Editing Monarchy of Belgium (section)

===Inviolability===
[[File:Bruxelles - Basilique Nationale du Sacré-Cœur à Koekelberg (5).jpg|thumb|The [[Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Belgium|Basilica of the Sacred Heart]] in Brussels is the National [[Basilicas in the Catholic Church|Basilica]] of Belgium.]]
The Inviolability of Monarchy is a legal principle in Belgium that protects the King or Queen from legal prosecution, civil or criminal, during their reign. This principle is enshrined in Article 88 of the [[Constitution of Belgium|Belgian Constitution]].

According to this principle, the King or Queen cannot be held responsible for their actions as monarch, nor can they be subjected to legal proceedings during their reign. This is intended to ensure that the monarch can perform their duties without fear of political interference or retribution.

However, it is important to note that the principle of inviolability does not extend to the actions of the monarch outside of their official duties. If a monarch commits a crime or engages in unlawful activities outside of their role as head of state, they can still be held legally accountable for their actions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Minutes of the Belgian Senate of September 9, 2004 |url=http://www.senate.be/www/?MIval=/publications/viewPubDoc&TID=50337504&LANG=nl |access-date=2007-09-17 |publisher=The [[Belgian Senate]] |language=nl}}</ref>

In Belgium, the principle of inviolability is seen as an important safeguard for the constitutional monarchy, which is a key component of the country's political system. It is also seen as a way to ensure that the monarch can act as a unifying figure for the country, representing all Belgians regardless of political affiliation or ideology.

Overall, the principle of inviolability of the monarchy in Belgium is a key feature of the country's political system, designed to protect the monarch and preserve the stability of the constitutional monarchy.