On 16 July 1951, Leopold III, having found it impossible to win the Belgian people over to his return to the Belgian throne, decides to abdicate in favour of his son, Crown Prince Baudouin; the following day, Baudouin becomes the fifth King of the Belgians.

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Abdication de Léopold III. Bruxelles: Agence Belga, 16/07/1951. Noir et blanc.

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