Princess Mathilde Of Belgium Set For Queen Consort Role As King Albert II Abdicates
It's officially the summer of royals, everyone: The world is about to get a new queen.
King Albert II of Belgium abdicated the throne today, citing age and poor health. The 79-year-old monarch's stepping down clears the way for his son Crown Prince Philippe to become king... and Philippe's wife, Princess Mathilde, to become queen consort.