The Belgian royal House of Wettin family tree

June 2024 ยท 1 minute read

King Philippe has ruled as monarch since July 2013 and the abdication of his father Albert II

The Belgian royal family are the final remaining ruling branch of the historical House of Wettin, which has in the past seen members ascend thrones in the UK, Portugal and Mexico (to name a few). 

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King Albert II abdicated on 21 July 2013, leading to his son, Crown Prince Philippe becoming King. 

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Hereditary Archduke Amedeo married Elisabetta Maria Rosboch von Wolkenstein in February 2014. The couple have two children, Anna (born May 2016) and Maximilian (born September 2019).

For more news on the Belgian royals, click here. Their official royal website can be found at http://www.monarchie.be/

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