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She married Leopold on November 4, 1926, and became Queen of the Belgians when her father-in-law King Albert I died in 1934.

They had three children:

1. Princess Joséphine-Charlotte, later Grand Duchess of Luxembourg ( 1927-)
2. King BaudouinKing Baudouin (also spelled Boudewijn, Balduin or Baldwin) Albert Charles Leopold Axel Marie Gustave ( 7 September, 1930 31 July, 1993), reigned as King of the Belgians from 1951 to 1993. He was the elder son of King Leopold III (1901-1983) and his first of the Belgians ( 19301930 is the common year starting on Wednesday. see link for calendar) Events January-February January 6 The first diesel-engine automobile trip is completed ( Indianapolis, Indiana, to New York City). January 27 Miguel Primo de Rivera resigns January 30 G- 19931993 is a common year starting on Friday and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003 Events January January 1 Czechoslovakia divides. Establishment of independent Slovakia and Czech Republic.)
3. King Albert IIAlbert II Albert II King of the Belgians Became King August 9, 1993 Predecessor Baudouin Date of Birth June 6, 1934 Place of Birth Brussels, Belgium Heir-Apparent The Duke of Brabant His Majesty King Albert II (Albert Felix Humbert Theodore Christian Euge of the Belgians ( 1934-)

Swedish Royalty was far less formal than those of middle Europe and at Stuyvenberg , not far away from the King's Laeken Palace, Astrid tried to live as ordinary a life as possible, taking care of her children. Criticised by the elite for her lack of protocol, but loved by the masses, she would often stroll along the Avenue Louise with her children. Her conduct, and her tragic young death, made her the most popular Queen in the history of Belgium.

On August 29, 1935, while she and her husband were driving along the winding, narrow roads near their villa at Küssnacht am Rigi , SchwyzThe town Schwyz is the capital of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. As of 2002 its population is 14'045. With the territory of 53. 17 km², the population density is 264/km². The main town square is located at 47°03' N, 8°37' E on 516 m above sea level., SwitzerlandThe Swiss Confederation or Switzerland is a landlocked federal state in central Europe, with neighbours Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. The country has a strong tradition of political and military neutrality, but also of international c on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Leopold lost control of the vehicle and the car plunged down a ravine, killing Queen Astrid.

She is interred in the royal vault at the Church of Our Lady in Laeken, Belgium.