HRH Crown Prince Léopold of Belgium, Duke of Brabant
✶ 3 November 1901 in Brussels
✟ 25 September 1983 in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 21 September 1926
Assigned the collar The Royal Palace of Stockholm 2 February 1937
motto
L’union fait la force (Unity gives strength)
shield
Painted 1933 by David Friefeldt.
other awards
King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1928
Biography
Oldest son of King Albert I of Belgium. Succeeded him as King Léopold III of Belgium 1934. In German captivity 1940-1945. Resumed Government 1950. Abdicated 1951.
Received the order in conjunction with his wedding to Princess Astrid of Sweden, daughter of Prince Carl of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland. Assigned the collar at King Gustaf V’s state visit to Belgium.
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