Marie of Belgium
King of the Belgians since 2013
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
King of the Belgians since 2013
Born
April 15, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
monarch, politician, military officer
BelgiumBorn in Laeken
1960
Born in Laeken (1960-04-15)
1978
EducationStudied at Royal Military Academy (1978–1981)
1990
AwardGrand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
1994
PositionSenator by Right (1994–2013)
1994
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martin
1996
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marie of Belgium?+
Philippe or Filip is King of the Belgians.
What does the name Marie mean?+
The name Marie means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is of French origin.
When was Marie of Belgium born?+
Marie of Belgium was born on April 15, 1960.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)
The name Marie is of French origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marie — April 15, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
Respect.
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