Dynasty

Six kings have ruled over Belgium

Up till now, six kings have ruled over Belgium. The kings married six queens from six nations: France, Austria-Hungary, Bavaria, Sweden, Spain and Italy. The Belgian queens played a major role in public life, some of them played even a decisive part at important moments in Belgian history.

The block shows six postage stamps with engravings of the queens of Belgium.
50 fr Queen Louise-Marie
32 fr Queen Marie-Henriette
17 fr Queen Elisabeth
17 fr Queen Astrid
32 fr Queen Fabiola
50 fr Queen Paola

Stamps in detail

Stamp size: 38.15 x 48.75 mm.
Sheet size: 190 x 120 mm.

More information

Stamps of Belgium
Postage Stamps 2001
Queen Astrid
Concours Reine Elisabeth
Royal baby on stamp
Princess Diana