The Accession of King Leopold I commemorates the day Leopold I took the constitutional oath as the first King of the Belgians in 1831. His accession is an important moment in Belgium’s early national history and the development of its constitutional monarchy. The day can be used to explore Belgian identity, civic institutions and the country’s multilingual cultural heritage.

Event Suggestions:
• Explore Belgium’s constitutional monarchy and national symbols
• Share Belgian food, music, art or multilingual traditions
• Create a timeline of Belgium’s early independence history