CNN 's Neda Farshbaf contributed to this report . King Philippe is sworn in as king of Belgium on Sunday in Brussels . The Belgian royal family has been under pressure to step down since the death last year of its 78-year-old king, who was succeeded by his son, Philippe. Belgium also gained a queen , Philippe 's wife Mathilde .
King Philippe is sworn in as king of Belgium on Sunday in Brussels . The Belgian royal family has been under pressure to step down since the death last year of its 78-year-old king, who was succeeded by his son, Philippe. Belgium also gained a queen , Philippe 's wife Mathilde .