King Albert I of The Belgians (1875-1934)

[Prinsara]

I thought that Philippe's deafness made him de facto out of succession, even if it wasn't official? He was never treated as the heir to anything.

[CyrilVladisla]

Prinsara, I did not know that Prince Philippe was deaf.

[maria-olivia]

He had a more happy life than his Brother , In his Palace there was love in Laeken there was hell!
They travelled a lot in their Castle aux Amerois , in The comtesse Family etc.
Fine Business Man he left 800.000 euros when he passed away !
At the end of his life he was more and more deaf and read books. His library was extrodinary.
He had wonderful silver pieces of Odiot herited by Leopold III , they were sold at an Auction
At his Funeral King Leopold II cried !

[CyrilVladisla]

King Albert I in New York in 1919

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO6meJGyjMU

[CyrilVladisla]

King Albert I and his wife with President Armand Fallieres of France at the Military Review at Longchamps on July 14, 1910
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/929998684

[maria-olivia]

Queen Elisabeth von Wittelsbach .....

[CyrilVladisla]

King Albert I of Belgium at his desk
http://www.maryevans.com/history/Kin...lgium-10545291

[CyrilVladisla]

Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria, the daughter of Crown Prince Rudolph and Crown Princess Stephanie of Austria, was considered as a possible bride for Prince Albert. King Leopold II did not give his consent.

[CyrilVladisla]

King Albert I of Belgium "was deeply patriotic, devoted to his Catholicism and showed a strong interest in the welfare of others, particularly his countrymen."
http://www.alphahistory.com/worldwar1/albert-i-belgium

[paola]

Leopold II was the uncle of king Albert I not his father, as said in the article.

[CyrilVladisla]

Originally Posted by paola

Leopold II was the uncle of king Albert I not his father, as said in the article.

paola, One would assume that the writer of an article would have the correct facts and give the information accurately.

[Prinsara]

A big statue of Albert at Liège. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...io_%281%29.jpg

Does the lighthouse still work?

[paola]

Originally Posted by CyrilVladisla

paola, One would assume that the writer of an article would have the correct facts and give the information accurately.

Well, I think you can assume that the writer has at least done his best to present the facts correctly, but a small mistake can just creep in, I know. The mistake that is made is not that exceptional, usually in royal dynasties the children follow their parents.

However, in Belgium they have had a King Albert twice. And the second one succeeded his brother Boudewijn and the first one his uncle Leopold II.

[maria-olivia]

Twice Albert , unexpected Kings.. after Prince Baudouin ( I ) and King Baudouin (II)

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by maria-olivia

Twice Albert , unexpected Kings.. after Prince Baudouin ( I ) and King Baudouin (II)

Such a terrible death for King Albert I ,falling to his death and all alone too!