The Belgian royal family celebrated two important occasions on July 21, 2022. It was Belgium's National Holiday, and also King Philippe of the Belgians' 9th anniversary on the throne.
It was on July 21, 2013 when his father, King Albert II of Belgium, abdicated the throne for health reasons, making him the seventh King of Belgium since King Leopold I sat on the Belgian throne in 1831.
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| The Belgian royal family attends Te Deum Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images |
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| The Belgian royal family attends Te Deum Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images |
The National Day of Belgium used to commemorate the investiture of King Leopold I in 1831 as the first ever King of the Belgians since becoming an independent country after separating from the Kingdom of The Netherlands.Â
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| King Philippe and his daughter, Princess Elisabeth Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images  |
Belgium traditionally marks the occasion with military parade, concert, and vibrant display of fireworks. The Belgian royals also begin their day by attending the Te Deum a Latin Christian hymn, at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels.
Queen Mathilde im vibrant yellow Nathan Couture dress
Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuelle
On Thursday, following the Te Deum church service, King Philippe's family proceeded to attend the military and civilian parade in the plaza followed by other members of the Belgian royal family, federal and regional government officials.
Queen Mathilde and her daughter, Princess Elisabeth, who is first in line of succession to the Belgian throne, opted for vibrant summer number, colors that represent Belgium's national flag.
Queen Mathilde looked resplendent in a yellow number with matching hat, while Princess Elisabeth looked gorgeous in a bright red dress with a red head band.
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| King Philippe, Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuelle.© Getty Images |
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| Princess Claire and Prince Laurent of Belgium |
The Queen wore a bespoke yellow silk crepe dress with a removable sleeve by Natan Couture. While The Duchess of Brabant wore a bright red long dress and a pair of Jimmy Choo nude suede pumps.
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| From left: Princess Eleonore, Prince Gabriel, the King and Queen, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Emmanuelle |
The youngest princess, Eleonore, opted for a blue ensemble and a pair of nude pumps. Princess Eleonore also wore a blue satin dress at the concert.Â
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| The King and Queen, Princess Eleonore, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuelle |
On Thursday evening of the celebration, the royal family attended the concert and watched the traditional display of fireworks at Jubel Park.
The Belgian royal family belongs to the Royal House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the same house of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.Â
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| From left: Princess Claire, Prince Laurent, Prince Lorenz (husband of Princess Astrid) ©Royal Palace of Belgium |
The Belgian royal house was founded by Queen Victoria's maternal uncle, King Leopold I, the widower of Princess Charlotte of Wales, only child of King George IV of the United Kingdom.
The death of Princess Charlotte paved the way for Queen Victoria's reign and King Leopold I's election as the first Belgian king.
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