Belgian Monarchy

The Belgian monarchy is a constitutional institution where the king or queen serves as the ceremonial head of state, symbolizing national unity and continuity. While they have limited political power, they perform diplomatic, cultural, and representational duties. Belgium is a parliamentary democracy, so elected officials govern the country, but the monarchy plays an important unifying and traditional role, with the monarch's actions rooted in the constitution. The current monarch is King Philippe, who ascended to the throne in 2013. The system balances tradition and modern governance, maintaining Belgium’s historical monarchy within a democratic framework.