Happy birthday! Queen Paola of Belgium turns 88 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Brussels
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The iconic and legendary monarch turns 88 on Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025.

Queen Paola of Belgium is celebrating her 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed monarchs of her generation.

Popular monarch Queen Paola of Belgium has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ruffo di Calabria, a cultural icon

Born Paola Margherita Maria Antonia Consiglia Ruffo di Calabria in Forte dei Marmi on September 11, 1937, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Belgian history. Ruffo di Calabria's not just a great monarch, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Paola hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Queen Paola of Belgium as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Paola, you're the best!

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