Belgian Royal Family in The Belgian Defence
| Member | Land Component | Air Component | Naval Component | Medical Comp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| His Majesty The King | General | General | Admiral | ||
| HRH The Duke of Brabant | Lieutenant-General (2010) | Lieutenant-General (2010) | Vice-admiral (2010) | ||
| HI&RH The Archduchess of Austria-Este | Colonel (2003) | ||||
| HRH Prince Laurent | Captain (2004) |
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| HI&RH Prince Amedeo | Second Lieutenant (2007) | ||||
| HI&RH Prince Joachim | Ensign 2nd Class (2011) | ||||
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