Historical Events tagged with "baudouin"
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Politics & Government
King Leopold III Abdicates for Baudouin
July 16th, 1951 73 years ago
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Baudouin, marking a significant transition in Belgium's monarchy. This decision was made at a time when Belgium was recovering from World War II and aiming for political stability. The abdication took place during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Brussels, where Leopold addressed the nation and expressed his desire for Baudouin to succeed him. The event signified not only a personal decision but also reflected the evolving dynamics of Belgian society.
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