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Belgian National Day 2025

The Belgian Royal Family celebrated National Day 2025 with a series of events on July 20th and 21st. The day commemorates July 21st, 1831 on which Prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha swore allegiance to the new Belgian constitution, thus becoming the first Head of State of an independent state of Belgium under a constitutional monarchy and parliament.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were joined by the Duchess of Brabant, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Prince Eléonore as they attended a Te Deum at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, afterwards meeting members of the crowd.

On the evening of July 20th, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Princess Astrid and Archduke Lorenz and Prince Laurent attended the “Prelude to National Day” Concert at the Flagey in Brussels, following which the King and Queen attended the Bal National at the Vossenplein.

 

Nine Provinces Tiara

Laurel Wreath Tiara

Wolfers Necklace Tiara#queen mathilde from Royal Hair

Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau

Diamond Fringe Earrings

Wedding Earrings

Diamond Scroll Earrings

Tunisian Parure

Aquamarine Earrings

Diamond Earrings

Diamond Waterfall Brooch 

Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Sapphire Brooch

Diamond Floral Bracelet 

Queen Fabiola’s Ruby Bracelet

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