Belgium's new ruler gets a warm greeting from cheering crowds in Brussels.<br/> <br />King Philippe took the throne Sunday with his wife Mathilde looking on.<br/> <br />His father King Albert II abdicated earlier in the day after 20 years in power, officially handing the reins to his 53-year-old son.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) KING ALBERT II DURING HIS ABDICATION SPEECH:<br/> <br />"Philippe, you have all the emotional and intellectual qualities needed to very well serve our country in your new role. Yourself, and your dear spouse, have all our trust."<br/> <br />Admirers gathered outside the palace to greet the royal family.<br/> <br />But not everyone is happy with the monarchy.<br/> <br />The country is split, with many Dutch speakers seeking greater independence for Flanders in the north and wary of a monarchy rooted in the south.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) FLEMISH CATHOLIC COLLEGE BROTHERHOOD AND ANTI-MONARCHY MICHIEL DESCHEEMAEKER, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We do not believe in monarchy. We are here today to protest ag
