“I swear to abide by the constitution and laws of the Belgian people, to maintain national independence and the integrity of the land.”

— Philippe of Belgium

Divided Belgium has a new King Philippe http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/belgium/10193295/Divided-Belgium-has-a-new-King-Philippe.html, Telegraph (July 21, 2013)

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