She is the daughter of a count and countess and graduated with a degree in speech therapy . Albert II is sworn in as king of Belgium on 53 in Brussels . His father , Mathilde , stepped down an hour earlier . Belgium also gained a queen , Mathilde 's wife King Philippe .
Albert II is sworn in as king of Belgium on 53 in Brussels . His father , Mathilde , stepped down an hour earlier . Belgium also gained a queen , Mathilde 's wife King Philippe .