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Albert II of Belgium [1934-0] Belgian
Rank: 108
Royalty, Former King of the Belgians


Albert II reigned as King of the Belgians from 1993 until his abdication in 2013.
On 3 July 2013, King Albert II attended a midday session of the Belgian cabinet. He then announced that on 21 July, he would abdicate the throne for health reasons. He was succeeded by his son Philippe on 21 July 2013. 

Independence, Sympathy



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But if our hopes are betrayed, if we are forced to resist the invasion of our soil, and to defend our threatened homes, this duty, however hard it may be, will find us armed and resolved upon the greatest sacrifices.
101
One single vision fills all minds: that of our independence endangered. One single duty imposes itself upon our wills: the duty of stubborn resistance. Independence
102
In these troubled times we live in, we should remain vigilant and see through populist arguments.
103
The crisis of the 1930s and the populist reactions of that time must not be forgotten.
104
Prince Philippe is well prepared to succeed me.
105
Belgium is modernizing itself and it gives me joy.
106
Queen Paola and I will never forget the ties that have grown between the people and us during the course of the years. Thank you for your confidence, tokens of sympathy and support, sometimes even with a little criticism. We always loved you. Sympathy
107

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