King Albert II of Belgium delivers a speech at the royal palace in Brussels on July 3, 2013. Belgium's King Albert II today announced his abdication in favour of his son Philippe after two decades at the helm of the tiny country. "I intend to abdicate on July 21," the sovereign said in a speech broadcast to the nation from the royal palace. AFP PHOTO / BELGA - ERIC LALMAND (Photo credit should read ERIC LALMAND/AFP/Getty Images)
