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Google Doodle Celebrates Belgium National Day 2022 Today's Doodle is dedicated to Belgium's National Day! Leopold I swore loyalty to the constitution and took the oath as king on this day in 1831. Despite the fact that Belgium gained independence the previous year in 1830, this holiday honors the country's first ruler. The Netherlands acquired Belgium following the Napoleonic Wars. Between August and October 1830, Belgians from various revolutionary forces banded together to overthrow the Dutch. Following the withdrawal of Dutch soldiers from the nation in November, the National Congress declared Belgium a constitutional monarchy and appointed German nobleman Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha as its first lawful king. Several activities are organised each year to commemorate Belgium's independence. Following the king's broadcast speech, the Te Deum hymn is generally sung in Brussels' Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. The royal family then attends the Na...