On 3 July 2013, 79-year-old King Albert II attended a midday session of the Belgian cabinet, where he revealed his intention to abdicate to Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo and to the Deputy Prime Ministers.
Pada 3 Juli 2013, Raja Albert II menghadiri sesi tengah hari kabinet Belgia, di mana ia mengungkapkan niatnya untuk turun takhta kepada Perdana Menteri Elio Di Rupo dan Wakil Perdana Menteri.