Home / WorldPhilippe becomes Belgium's 7th king after his father Albert abdicatesAP21 Jul, 2013 10:15 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditBRUSSELS (AP) Philippe becomes Belgium's 7th king after his father Albert abdicates.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldWorldHero cop pictured for first time at home since Bondi Beach terror attack25 Dec 02:57 AMPremiumWorldZelenskyy opens way to demilitarised zone25 Dec 01:28 AMWorldAustralian man charged over post allegedly backing Bondi attack25 Dec 01:17 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.