Mbreti i Belgjikës hoqi dorë nga froni pas 20 vjetësh, duke i hapur rrugë kurorëzimit të princit Philippe. Në një ceremoni solemne në pallatin mbretëror sot, monarku 79 vjeçar nënshkroi aktin e abdikimit në praninë e Kryeministrit Elio Di Rupo
Alberti II i Belgjikës i lë fronin të birit
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King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde salute the crowd from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Brussels, July 21, 2013. Belgium is celebrating its National Day, which also marks the abdication of King Albert II and the investiture of his eldest son Philippe.
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People hold balloons in the Belgian colors and carry a Facebook inspired banner of Prince Philippe as they stand outside St. Gudule cathedral in Brussels, July 21, 2013.
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King Philippe (R) of Belgium and Queen Mathilde (L) salute the crowd together with King Albert II and Queen Paola from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Brussels, July 21, 2013.
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From left, Queen Paola, King Albert II and Princess Mathilde applaud after the speech of Belgium's Prince Philippe at the Palace of the Nation in Brussels, July 21, 2013.