Count Harmel

Count of Harmel is a title of nobility of the Kingdom of Belgium. The title was created by King Baudouin for Pierre Harmel, who was a well-known Belgian lawyer, politician and diplomat, and served for eight months as Prime Minister of Belgium. As Foreign Minister, he created NATO's so-called "Harmel Doctrine" that advocated a strong defense combined with good diplomatic relations with the countries of the Warsaw Pact. King Baudoui made Harmel an Count in 1991. The title is hereditary and descends to the senior male by agnatic primogeniture.

Counts Harmel (1991)

Pierre Charles José Marie Harmel, 1st Count Harmel (1911 – 2009)
Roger Harmel, 2nd Count Harmel (born 1948)

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