King Albert II of Belgium abdicates

King Albert II of Belgium delivers an abdication speech during a ceremony at the Royal Palace on Belgian National Day in Brussels July 21, 2013. Crown Prince Philippe will swear an oath as King of Belgium later on Sunday. [Photo/Agencies]

King Albert II (2nd R) of Belgium, watched by his son Crown Prince Philippe (L) and Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo (R), signs an act of abdication during a ceremony at the Royal Palace on Belgian National Day in Brussels July 21, 2013. Crown Prince Philippe will swear an oath as King of Belgium later on Sunday. [Photo/Agencies]