Kingdom of Belgium - House of Saxe Coburg Gotha

When Belgium became independent in 1830 the National Congress chose a constitutional monarchy as the form of government. The Congress vote on the question on 22 November 1830, supporting monarchy by 174 votes to 13.
Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was designated as King of the Belgians by the National Congress and swore allegiance to the Belgian constitution in front of Sint Jacobs Church at Coudenberg Palace in Brussels on July 21.
Members of the Royal Family hold the title Prince (Princess) of Belgium with the style of Royal Highness. Prior to World War I they used the additional titles Prince (Princess) of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Duke (Duchess) of Saxony as members of the House of Wettin.

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