Belgian Royals Celebrate The King's 10th Anniversary on the Throne on National Day

Double celebration for the Belgian Royals as His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians marked 10 years on the throne.

On July 21, 2023, Friday, senior members of the Belgian Royal Family stepped out in public to celebrate the country's National Day celebration and King Philippe's 10th anniversary since he ascended to the Belgian throne.

King emeritus Albert II and Queen emerita Paola 

King Philippe helped his father King Albert II 

The King's parents, King Emeritus Albert II and King Emerita Paola joined them at St. Michael and St. Goudula Cathedral in Brussels to attend the traditional Te Deum church service.

The Belgian royals attend Te Deum in Brussels cathedral 

From left: Princess Eleanore, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Emanuel ©Belgian Royal Palace 

Also present in the church service were Their Majesties children, Princess Elisabeth, the Duchess of Brabant, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess Eleanore. 

Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians 

Queen Mathilde and her daughter, Princess Elisabeth wore dresses that symbolize the national flag of Belgium. A tradition they started last year.

Her Majesty wore a red dress from Natan Couture, a Belgian fashion label. She also wore a matching red hat, gloves, and a pair of red shoes. 

The future Belgian queen dazzles in a beautiful yellow midi dress from Natan Couture 

The Duchess of Brabant looked resplendent in a yellow midi dress number, also from Natan Couture, a wide brimmed hat, and a pair of caramel suede sandals from Gianvito Rossi.

The youngest, Princess Eleanore, looked so charming in a ruffled dress from a French fashion label, Maje, and a pair of nude pumps. But unlike her sister and mother, Princess Eleanore didn't wear a hat. 

Princess Elisabeth and her younger brother, Prince Emanuel 

Prince Gabriel and his younger sister, Princess Eleanore 

Stylish royals from left: Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleanore, and their mom, Queen Mathilde

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The Belgian Royal Palace shares two photos of King Philippe with his two eldest children: The Duchess of Brabant and Prince Gabriel, first and second in line to the Belgian throne respectively.

Princess Elisabeth and her younger brother, Prince Gabriel donned military uniform. Both of them underwent rigid military training with the Royal Military Academy in Belgium.