King Philippe ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, after his father, Albert II, abdicated due to health reasons. Since then, King Philippe has played a number of important roles in the political, social and international life of Belgium as the seventh monarch. Philippe has been actively involved in the government formation processes following the 2014 and 2019 elections. In 2019, he hosted the leader of the far-right Vlaams Belang party for the first time, which was considered a historic step. During his reign, the royal family has become more open, and they have also appeared on social media. Apology for Congo: In 2020, he expressed regret for the violent acts of Belgium's colonial past. He has made more than 15 state visits abroad to strengthen Belgium's international relations. He regularly visits social organizations, disaster-stricken areas, and supports talents. His wife is Queen Mathilde, whom he married in 1999. They have four children: Elisabeth, Gabriel, Emmanuel, and Eléonore. His eldest daughter, Princess Elisabeth, is the heir to the throne and is expected to become the first female monarch of Belgium. King Philippe enjoys sports (especially running and kite-surfing), plays the piano, and paints. He has participated in the Brussels 20 km running race several times.

King Philippe of Belgium ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following the abdication of his father, Albert II. Since then, Belgian coinage has featured motifs and commemorative coins related to his reign. King Philippe's portrait appears on several official Belgian coins, particularly commemorative coins and the 2-euro coin. In 2013, the year of his accession to the throne, a special commemorative coin was issued to mark the Belgian National Day, which coincided with King Philippe's inauguration. Belgium is a member of the eurozone, and the country's official currency is the euro. The national side of Belgian euro coins has featured a portrait of King Philippe since 2014, replacing the portrait of the previous monarch, Albert II. Albert's image. The Belgian Mint regularly issues limited edition collector coins related to the reign of King Philippe, his family or important Belgian events. In Belgium, the King not only plays a symbolic role, but is also the official approver of the issuance of coins. The Belgian Mint pays particular attention to the representation of the three official languages (French, Dutch, German) on the coins.