Britain to continue the struggle from there. He chose as commander-in-chief to remain with his troops and follow them into captivity. This decision led to strong controversy after the war, and to Leopold's abdication in 1951. The Matthieu family (known since 1953 as "Matthieu de Wynendaele") still owns the castle today. The present owner is Jean-Jacques Matthieu de Wynendaele. See also List of castles in Belgium References Dupoint, Guy, and Lobelle-Caluwe, Hilde, 2006: Kasteel Wijnendale. Historische en kunsthistorische informatie ten behoeve van de gidsen. Gent: Beernem Mestdagh, Michiel, 2000: Torhout. De geschiedenis van een stad. Torhout: de Beer External links City of Torhout official website Historic house museums in Belgium Castles in Belgium Castles in West Flanders Museums in West Flanders Torhout