Leopold III (3 November 1901 – 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951. On the outbreak of World War II, Leopold tried to maintain Belgian neutrality, but after the German invasion in May 1940, he surrendered his country, earning him much hostility, both at home and abroad.
Leopold's act was declared unconstitutional by Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot and his cabinet, who moved to London to form a government-in-exile, while Leopold and his family were placed under house arrest. In 1944, they were moved to Germany and then Austria, before being liberated by the Americans, but banned for some years from returning to Belgium, where his brother Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, had been declared regent. Leopold's eventual return to his homeland in 1950 nearly caused a civil war, and under pressure from the government, he abdicated in favour of his son Baudouin in July 1951.
Leopold's first wife, Astrid of Sweden, was killed in a road accident while on a driving holiday in Switzerland in August 1935, being much mourned by the public. His morganatic second marriage, to Lilian Baels in captivity in 1941, was contrary to Belgian law which stipulates that the civil marriage has to occur before a religious marriage, and she was never permitted the title of queen.
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Some of their strengths
Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Courageous, Insightful, Creative, Generous, Bold, and Determined.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Assertive and Protective
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine's challenges
While Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine can be Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Impulsive, Careless, Relentless, Inflexible, and Pleasure-seeking.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Relentless and Inflexible
Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, Princess of Belgium Marie-Christine also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.