Queen Astrid

Legendary Queen

If any queen has ever earned legendary - even mythological - status, then surely it has to be Queen Astrid. Yet the fourth Queen of the Belgians reigned for only two summers. Her accidental death in Kussnacht on the edge of Lake Quatre Cantons on 29 August 1935 gave her an eternal place in the heart of the Belgian nation.

Born a century ago

Born a century ago, Astrid Bernadotte, daughter of Prince Karl of Sweden, married the future King Leopold in 1926. They had three children: Princess Josephine-Charlotte, the future Belgian King Baudouin and Albert, the present monarch.

Queen Astrid's popularity

Between the wars, she helped the victims of the economic crisis, which drew a large wave of solidarity throughout the country, amplifying a strong wave of sympathy for the royal couple. Her simplicity and remarkable beauty earned her unrivalled popularity.

Stamps in detail

Stamp issue: Belgium, 31 October 2005
44 c - Portrait of Queen Astrid
80 c - Queen Astrid and het Children
Pictures: R. Merchand
Design: Myriam Voz and Thierry Martin
Printing Method: Rotogravure

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