Philippe, King of the Belgians

Philippe, King of the Belgians, is the constitutional monarch of Belgium, serving as a symbolic figurehead and unifying national identity. Born in 1960, he became king in 2013 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated. His role is largely ceremonial, involving representing Belgium internationally, fostering national unity, and supporting charitable causes. The Belgian monarchy operates within a parliamentary system, where elected officials hold governing power. King Philippe’s duties include presiding over official events and acting as a moral and cultural symbol of the country’s history, values, and diversity.