Happy birthday! Albert II turns 90 today

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The iconic and legendary monarch turns 90 on Thursday, Jun. 6, 2024.
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Former king of the Belgians Albert II is celebrating his 90th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of his generation.

Popular monarch Albert II has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Albert II, a cultural icon

Born Albert Félix Humbert Théodore de Belgique in Brussels on June 6, 1934, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Albert II's not just a great monarch, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Albert II hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Albert II as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Albert II, you're the best!

Albert II career in pictures

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