Happy birthday! Philippe of Belgium turns 66 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Brussels
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The iconic and legendary monarch turns 66 on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026.

king of the Belgians Philippe of Belgium is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of his generation.

Popular monarch Philippe of Belgium has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Philippe of Belgium, a cultural icon

Born Philippe Léopold Louis Marie de Belgique in Laeken on April 15, 1960, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Philippe of Belgium'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 Philippe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Philippe of Belgium as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Philippe, you're the best!

Philippe of Belgium career in pictures

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