On April 19, 1839, the Treaty of London was signed, officially recognizing the agreements made in 1831. Belgium became an acknowledged independent and neutral state, in exchange for giving up certain territories and demilitarizing specific areas.

On April 19, 1839, the Treaty of London was signed, officially recognizing the agreements made in 1831. Belgium became an acknowledged independent and neutral state, in exchange for giving up certain territories and demilitarizing specific areas.