King of The Belgians

Picton Gardens and Old Court Nursery hold the Heritage Collection of Autumn Flowering Asters. Also known as Michaelmas Daisies, these create a rich tapestry of colour through September and October. A fabulous display and well worth a visit. This one is called King of the Belgians.

When Belgium became independent in 1830 the National Congress chose a constitutional monarchy as the form of government. Belgium is the only current European monarchy that does not apply the tradition of the new monarch automatically ascending the throne upon the death or abdication of the former monarch. The proper title of the Belgian monarch is King of the Belgians rather than King of Belgium. The title King of the Belgians indicates a popular monarchy linked to the people of Belgium.