Philippe of Belgium

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Philippe of Belgium
Philippe of Belgium in 2019.
King of the Belgians
Reign 21 Julie 2013 – present
Predecessor Albert II
Heiress apparent Elisabeth
Prime Ministers
See list
Born (1960-04-15) 15 April 1960 (age 63)
Brussels, Belgium
Spouse Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz
Issue Princess Elisabeth
Prince Gabriel
Prince Emmanuel
Princess Eléonore
Full name
Philippe Léopold Louis Marie
Filips Leopold Lodewijk Maria
House House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Father Albert II of Belgium
Mother Paola Ruffo di Calabria
Signature File:Philippe of Belguim Signature1.png
Religion Roman Catholicism



Philippe or Filip born 15 April 1960) is King of the Belgians. He married Countess Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz (now Queen Mathilde), with whom he has four children with. King Philippe's elder daughter, Princess Elisabeth, is highest in the line of succession.





Issue[edit]

  1. Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant (born 25 October 2001)
  2. Prince Gabriel of Belgium (born 20 August 2003)
  3. Prince Emmanuel of Belgium (born 4 October 2005)
  4. Princess Eléonore of Belgium (born 16 April 2008)



Titles and styles[edit]

* 15 April 1960 – 9 August 1993 His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium.




Philippe of Belgium
Born: 15 April 1960
Belgian royalty
Vacant
Title last held by
Baudouin
Duke of Brabant
1993–2013
Succeeded by
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of the Belgians
2013–present
Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Elisabeth

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