55-545: (Redirected from Auto World ) Autoworld , Auto World or AutoWorld may refer to: Autoworld (museum) , an automobile museum in Brussels, Belgium AutoWorld (theme park) , a theme park in Flint, Michigan, United States which closed in 1994 Auto World (brand) , a manufacturer of diecast model cars Autoworld.com.my , an automotive web portal website Topics referred to by
110-461: A Ford T , in 1944. This turned out to be the start of a collection that grew into about a thousand vehicles, amongst which many Belgian brands such as Minervas , Germain, FN, Imperia, Fondu, Vivinus, Nagant, Belga-Rise and Miesse. For half a century, the collection took shape in the former Wintercircus in Ghent . In 1986, a selection of 230 cars was transferred to Brussels, where they are housed in
165-624: A national holiday for Belgium and its citizens. As a hereditary constitutional monarchy system, the role and operation of Belgium's monarchy are governed by the Constitution . The royal office of King is designated solely for a descendant of the first King of the Belgians, Leopold I. Since he is bound by the Constitution (above all other ideological and religious considerations, political opinions and debates and economic interests)
220-661: A breakdown in the moral ties founded on reciprocal affection without which a family would be like any other fragile association" According to Arango, Leopold III of Belgium shared these views about the Belgian monarchy. In 1991, towards the end of the reign of Baudouin , Senator Yves de Wasseige, a former member of the Belgian Constitutional Court , cited four points of democracy which the Belgian Constitution lacks: The Belgian monarchy
275-438: A family, "Regarding the moral mission of the king, it is permissible to point to a certain analogy between his role and that of a father, or more generally, of parents in a family. The family is, of course, a legal institution as is the state. But what would a family be where everything was limited among those who compose it to simply legal relationships? In a family when one considers only legal relationships one comes very close to
330-585: A feeling of national unity by representing the country in public functions and international meetings. In addition, the monarch has a number of responsibilities in the process of the formation of the Government. The procedure usually begins with the nomination of the " Informateur " by the monarch. After the general election the Informateur officially informs the monarch of the main political formations which may be available for governance. After this phase,
385-933: A gift from the palace and Burgomaster of the city. Similar traditions are attached to the Russian Tsar and the President of Argentina . Another tradition is the centuries-old ceremonial welcome the new king receives in the country during the Joyous Entry ; this tradition apparently dates back to the Dukes of Brabant . Popular support for the monarchy had historically been higher in Flanders and lower in Wallonia . The generally pro-monarchy Catholic Party and later Christian Social Party dominated in Flanders, while
440-399: A joint session of the two Houses of Parliament . The joint session has to be held within ten days of the death or abdication of the previous monarch. The new Belgian monarch is required to take the Belgian constitutional oath, "I swear to observe the Constitution and the laws of the Belgian people, to maintain the national independence and the integrity of the territory," which is uttered in
495-467: A monarch is de facto appointed by the people as a nominal figurehead rather than being an authoritarian ruler. Belgium is the only extant European monarchy in which the heir to the throne does not ascend immediately upon the death or abdication of his or her predecessor. According to Article 91 of the Belgian constitution , the heir accedes to the throne only upon taking a constitutional oath before
550-569: A part in the running of the State. The Belgian historian Jean Stengers wrote that "some foreigners believe the monarchy is indispensable to national unity. That is very naive. He is only a piece on the chessboard, but a piece which matters". The monarchs of Belgium originally belonged to the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha . The family name was changed by Albert I in 1920, to the House of Belgium and
605-582: A possible failure to lay down the limits of the royal prerogatives with some precision—which implied that the view of the King as the Keeper of the Nation, with rights and duties of its own, retained legitimacy?" For Raymond Fusilier, the Belgian monarchy had to be placed—at least in the beginning—between the regimes where the king rules and those in which the king does not rule but only reigns . The Belgian monarchy
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#1732793601577660-476: A result of which the power of the sovereign was reduced, but for the most part those periods occurred before the development of the system of constitutional monarchy and were steps leading to its establishment." The characteristic evidence of this is in Great Britain where there was an evolution from the time when kings ruled through the agency of ministers to that time when ministers began to govern through
715-501: Is "King of the Belgians " rather than "King of Belgium " as is common for other monarchies throughout Europe. The title is linked to a concept of popular monarchy as defined by Kingsley Martin in his work The Evolution of Popular Monarchy , published in 1936. According to Martin, the term is meant to emphasize the bond and connection to the people of the land over the territory the state controls. His work further implies that such
770-581: Is a key feature of the country's political system, designed to protect the monarch and preserve the stability of the constitutional monarchy. The Court still keeps some old traditions, most famous is the tradition that the Reigning King of the Belgians becomes the godfather of a seventh son and the Queen the godmother of a seventh daughter. The child is then given the name of the Sovereign and receives
825-681: Is also one of the three components of the federal legislative power, in accordance with the Belgian Constitution, together with the two chambers of the Federal Parliament : the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate . All laws passed by the Federal Parliament must be signed and promulgated by the monarch. Previously, children of the King were entitled to a seat in the senate ( Senator by right ) when they were 18. This right
880-725: Is assisted by the Deputy and Legal Adviser, the Press Adviser and the Archivist. The incumbent Chief of Cabinet is Baron Frans Van Daele, former Chief of Cabinet of President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy. The Head of the King's Military Household assists the King in fulfilling his duties in the field of defence. He informs the King about all matters of security, defence policy, the views of Belgium's main partner countries and all aspects of
935-410: Is called "Princess of Belgium " as the title "Prince of the Belgians" does not exist. She is also Duchess of Brabant , the traditional title of the heir apparent to the Belgian throne. This title precedes the title "Princess of Belgium". In the other official language of German, monarchs are usually referred to by their French names. The same is true for English with the exception of Leopold, where
990-468: Is closer to the principle "the King does not rule", but the Belgian kings were not only "at the head of the dignified part of the Constitution". The Belgian monarchy is not merely symbolic, because it participates in directing affairs of state insofar as the King's will coincides with that of the ministers, who alone bear responsibility for the policy of government. For Francis Delpérée , to reign does not only mean to preside over ceremonies but also to take
1045-567: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Autoworld (museum) Autoworld is a museum of vintage cars located in the South Hall of the Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark in Brussels , Belgium. The museum displays a large and varied collection of over 250 European and American automobiles from the late 19th century to the 1990s and
1100-449: Is intended to ensure that the monarch can perform their duties without fear of political interference or retribution. However, it is important to note that the principle of inviolability does not extend to the actions of the monarch outside of their official duties. If a monarch commits a crime or engages in unlawful activities outside of their role as head of state, they can still be held legally accountable for their actions. In Belgium,
1155-479: Is notable for its collections of early and Belgian-produced vehicles, including Minervas and several limousines belonging to the Belgian royal family . It can be accessed from the metro stations Schuman and Merode on lines 1 and 5 . The core of the museum was formed by the collections of two collectors: Charly De Pauw and Ghislain Mahy. Mahy was a passionate mechanic from his youth and bought his first car,
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#17327936015771210-488: Is responsible for dealing with political and administrative matters and for maintaining the relations with the government, trade unions and industrial circles. In relation to the King, the Chief assists in keeping track of current events; informs regarding all aspects of Belgian life; proposes and prepares audiences; assists in preparing speeches and informs the King about developments in international affairs. The Chief of Cabinet
1265-674: Is the Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian Armed Forces and makes appointments to the higher positions. The names of the nominees are sent to the monarch by the Ministry of Defence. The monarch's military duties are carried out with the help of the Military Household which is headed by a General office. Belgians may write to the monarch when they meet difficulties with administrative powers. The monarch
1320-433: Is the constitutional and hereditary institution of the monarchical head of state of Belgium . As a popular monarchy , the Belgian monarch uses the title king/queen of the Belgians and serves as the country's head of state and commander-in-chief of the Belgian Armed Forces . There have been seven Belgian monarchs since independence in 1830. The incumbent, Philippe , ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following
1375-635: The Belgian Armed Forces . He organises the King's contacts with the Armed Forces, advises in the fields of scientific research and police and coordinates matters with patriotic associations and former service personnel. The Military Household is also responsible for managing the Palace's computer system. The Head of the Military Household is a General Officer , currently General Jef Van den put and assisted by an adviser, currently Lieutenant-Colonel Aviator Serge Vassart . The King's Aides-de-Camp and
1430-455: The Federal Parliament , the submission of bills to the Federal Parliament and the management of international relations. The monarch sanctions and promulgates all laws passed by Parliament. In accordance with Article 106 of the Belgian Constitution, the monarch is required to exercise his powers through the ministers. His acts are not valid without the countersignature of the responsible minister, who in doing so assumes political responsibility for
1485-575: The League of Nations mandate in Ruanda-Urundi . In 1934, Albert died under mysterious circumstances as he climbed solo on the Roche du Vieux Bon Dieu at Marche-les-Dames . Louis Wodon (the chef de cabinet of Leopold III from 1934 to 1940), thought the King's oath to the Constitution implied a royal position "over and above the Constitution". He compared the King to a father, the head of
1540-548: The armorial bearings of Saxony from the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha were removed from the Belgian royal coat of arms. In 2019, the King Phillippe codified the coats of arms of himself and those of his family through a Royal Decree . The personal arms of the reigning monarch was modified to include the Saxonian escutcheon. The arms of other members of the royal family was similarly modified. The reinstatement of
1595-511: The AutoSens conference. The permanent collection exhibits cars from the end of the 19th century up to the 1990s. These include Minervas, a 1928 Bentley , a 1930 Bugatti and a 1930 Cord , and several limousines belonging to the Belgian royal family . In addition to passenger cars; motorcycles , sports cars , fire engines and carriages from the 19th century are also on display. Monarchy of Belgium The monarchy of Belgium
1650-737: The Free State to be taken over by the Belgian Government. Many Congolese were killed as a result of Leopold's policies in the Congo before the reforms of direct Belgian rule. The Free State scandal is discussed at the Museum of the Congo at Tervuren in Belgium. On several occasions Leopold II publicly expressed disagreement with the ruling government (e.g. on 15 August 1887, and in 1905, against Prime Minister Auguste Beernaert ) and
1705-433: The King is intended to act as an arbiter and guardian of Belgian national unity and independence. Belgium's monarchs are inaugurated in a purely civil swearing-in ceremony . The Kingdom of Belgium was never an absolute monarchy . Nevertheless, in 1961, the historian Ramon Arango, wrote that the Belgian monarchy is not "truly constitutional". King Leopold I was head of Foreign Affairs "as an ancien régime monarch",
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1760-483: The King of the whole Kingdom and of all Belgians".;. The national Coat of arms of Belgium remains unchanged, i.e. it does not incorporate the Saxon arms. Since the 2017, Carnet Mondain , the title "Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha", along with "of Belgium" is again in use for all the descendants of Leopold I, with the exception of King Philippe , his wife , his sister and his brother who keep their title "of Belgium"; therefore
1815-750: The King on his trips except for those of a strictly private nature. The Intendant of the King's Civil List is responsible for managing the material, financial and human resources of the King's Household. He is assisted by the Commandant of the Royal Palaces, the Treasurer of the King's Civil List and the Civil List Adviser. The Intendant of the Civil List also advises the King in the field of energy, sciences and culture and administers
1870-479: The King's Equerries are also attached to the Military Household. The King's aides-de-camp are senior officers chosen by the monarch and charged with carrying out certain tasks on his behalf, such as representing him at events. The King's Equerries are young officers who take turns preparing the King's activities, informing him about all the aspects that may be important to him and providing any other useful services such as announcing visitors. The equerry accompanies
1925-687: The South Hall of the Cinquantenaire complex , also called Palais Mondial . The remaining 750 cars are located in Mahymobiles , an automobile museum located in Leuze-en-Hainaut , Belgium. The museum has developed over the years and the exhibition space is now divided into several sections. The museum also organises temporary exhibitions throughout the year, as well as vehicle orientated events, such as anniversary celebrations of different car marques and automotive industry events such
1980-797: The abdication of his father Albert II . When Belgium gained independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1830, the National Congress chose a constitutional monarchy as the form of government . The Congress voted on the question on 22 November 1830, supporting monarchy by 174 votes to 13. In February 1831, the Congress nominated Louis, Duke of Nemours , the son of the French king Louis-Philippe , but international considerations deterred Louis-Philippe from accepting
2035-595: The accent is removed for the purpose of simplicity. Because of the First World War and the resultant strong anti-German sentiment, the family name was changed in 1920, from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to van België, de Belgique , or von Belgien ("of Belgium"), depending upon which of the country's three official languages (Dutch, French, and German) is in use. It is this family name which is used on the identity cards and in all official documents by Belgium's royalty (e.g. marriage licenses). In addition to this change of name,
2090-514: The act in question. This means that federal executive power is exercised in practice by the Federal Government , which is accountable to the Chamber of Representatives in accordance with Article 101 of the Constitution. The monarch receives the prime minister at the Palace of Brussels at least once a week, and also regularly calls other members of the government to the palace in order to discuss political matters. During these meetings,
2145-609: The age of nine. Nevertheless, the Royal Decree published on 19 July and signed on 12 July 2019 by King Philip , reinstated the Saxonian escutcheon in the all royal versions of the family's coat of arms. The reinstatement of the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha main royal arms occurred shortly after the visit of King Philip and Queen Mathilde to the ancestral Friedenstein Castle . The Belgian monarchy symbolises and maintains
2200-534: The armorial bearings of Saxony were removed from the Belgian royal coat of arms ( see above ). Other Coburgers from the multi-branched Saxe-Coburg family have also changed their name, such as George V , who adopted the family name of Windsor after the British royal family 's place of residence. Only Simeon Sakskoburggotski kept his Saxony-Coburg family name, but he was ousted from the Bulgarian throne in 1946 at
2255-500: The country's partition . The King's Household ( Dutch : Het Huis van de Koning , French : La Maison du Roi , German : Das Haus des Königs ) was reorganised in 2006, and consists of seven autonomous departments and the Court's Steering Committee. Each Head of Department is responsible for his department and is accountable to the King. The following departments currently make up the King's Household: The King's Chief of Cabinet
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2310-414: The descendants of Astrid of Belgium do not bear this title, but that of "of Austria-Este" of their father . For completeness, the family tree should include Princess Delphine of Belgium (born 1968). Princess Delphine is the legally acknowledged half-sibling of King Philippe of Belgium , and her children are also recognised as members of the royal family. The proper title of the Belgian monarch
2365-619: The foreign ministers having the authority to act only as ministers of the king. Leopold I quickly became one of the most important shareholders of the Société Générale de Belgique . Leopold's son, King Leopold II , is chiefly remembered for the founding and capitalization of the Congo Free State as a personal fiefdom. There was scandal when the atrocities in the Congo Free State were made public, causing
2420-612: The honour for his son. Following this refusal, the National Congress appointed Erasme-Louis, Baron Surlet de Chokier to be the Regent of Belgium on 25 February 1831. Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld , since 1826 also called Prince 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 Saint James's Church at Coudenberg Palace in Brussels on 21 July. This day has since become
2475-644: The instrumentality of the Crown . Unlike the British constitutional system, in Belgium "the monarchy underwent a belated evolution" which came "after the establishment of the constitutional monarchical system" because, in 1830–1831, an independent state, parliamentary system and monarchy were established simultaneously. Hans Daalder, professor of political science at the Rijksuniversiteit Leiden wrote: "Did such simultaneous developments not result in
2530-470: The monarch can appoint another "informateur" or appoint a " Formateur ", who will have the charge of forming a new government, of which he or she generally becomes the Prime Minister. Article 37 of the Constitution of Belgium vests the "federal executive power" in the monarch. Under Section III, this power includes the appointment and dismissal of ministers, the implementation of the laws passed by
2585-473: The monarch has the right to be informed of proposed governmental policies, the right to advise, and the right to warn on any matter as the monarch sees fit. The monarch also holds meetings with the leaders of all the major political parties and regular members of parliament. All of these meetings are organised by the monarch's personal political cabinet which is part of the Royal Household. The monarch
2640-499: The more industrialised Wallonia had more support for the Belgian Labour Party and later Socialist Party . For example, the 1950 referendum saw Flanders voting strongly in favour of King Leopold III returning, whereas Wallonia was largely against. However, in recent decades these roles have reversed, as religiosity in Flanders has decreased and the King is seen as protecting the country against (Flemish) separatism and
2695-399: The principle of inviolability is seen as an important safeguard for the constitutional monarchy, which is a key component of the country's political system. It is also seen as a way to ensure that the monarch can act as a unifying figure for the country, representing all Belgians regardless of political affiliation or ideology. Overall, the principle of inviolability of the monarchy in Belgium
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2805-460: The shield of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha into the royal arms occurred shortly after the visit of the king and queen to the ancestral Friedenstein Castle . The latest royal decree therefore reverses previous changes made to the Royal versions of the coat arms which removed the armorial bearings of Saxony during the First World War. By including the three official languages in the motto it reflects his wish "to be
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#17327936015772860-517: The three official languages: French , Dutch , and German . Members of the Belgian royal family are often known by two names: a Dutch and a French one. For example, the current monarch is called 'Philippe' in French and 'Filip' in Dutch; the fifth King of the Belgians was 'Baudouin' in French and 'Boudewijn' in Dutch. In contrast to King Philippe's title of "King of the Belgians", Princess Elisabeth
2915-664: Was abolished in 2014 as part of the Sixth Belgian state reform . The Inviolability of Monarchy is a legal principle in Belgium that protects the King or Queen from legal prosecution, civil or criminal, during their reign. This principle is enshrined in Article 88 of the Belgian Constitution . According to this principle, the King or Queen cannot be held responsible for their actions as monarch, nor can they be subjected to legal proceedings during their reign. This
2970-461: Was accused by Yvon Gouet of noncompliance with the country's parliamentary system. Leopold II died without surviving legitimate sons. The line now descends from his nephew and successor, Albert I of Belgium , who ruled while 90% of Belgium was overrun by the forces of Kaiser Wilhelm II and is notable for his forays into colonial rule of the Belgian Congo and later, abeyant Wilhelm ,
3025-437: Was from the beginning a constitutional monarchy, patterned after that of the United Kingdom. Raymond Fusilier wrote the Belgian regime of 1830 was also inspired by the French Constitution of the Kingdom of France (1791–1792) , the United States Declaration of Independence of 1776, and the old political traditions of both Walloon and Flemish provinces. "It should be observed that all monarchies have suffered periods of change as
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