A royal must: In Belgium, too, the whole royal family gathers on the national holiday to commemorate the independence of their country.
Brussels – Together with their children, King Philippe (61) and Queen Mathilde (48) completed their traditional program on the national holiday, and there was also a very special guest.
It has long been clear that the Belgian National Day celebrations can only take place in a reduced form due to the corona restrictions, but there were short-term changes. After the terrible flooding, which also claimed many victims in Belgium, part of the program was canceled or adjusted. The otherwise exuberant celebration only took place on a small scale this year out of respect for the victims of the flood disaster.
In the morning, King Philippe’s family of six attended the Te Deum service in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gulda, and they then posed side by side for the photographers. While the three men of the royal family – King Philippe, Prince Gabriel (17) and Prince Emmanuel (15) – opted for classic suits, Queen Mathilde and her daughters Crown Princess Elisabeth (19) and Princess Eléonore (13) put on stylish summer dresses Appearance.
At the traditional military parade in the afternoon, Philippe’s half-sister Princess Delphine (53) kept the royal family company *. For her first official appearance with the royal family, the illegitimate daughter of former King Albert II (87) chose a multi-colored patterned dress and a matching hat from Erratum Fashion. * 24royal.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
