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Princess Elisabeth Looks Elegant in White Floral Dress for Belgian National Day

Princess Elisabeth wore a white floral dress as the royal family joined traditional ceremonies and a parade for Belgium's main public holiday.

  • On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde led the Belgian royal family in celebrating National Day at the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, marking the 1831 investiture of Leopold I as Belgium's first king.
  • Belgian National Day commemorates the 1831 investiture of Leopold I as the first King of the Belgians; the observance was moved from September 27 to July 21 in 1890 to better associate the holiday with the monarchy.
  • Prince Gabriel, second in line to the throne, appeared in full military garb for the first time, wearing the purple sash of the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold, which his father awarded him this week.
  • Brussels Park hosts a military and civil parade this afternoon featuring contingents from Belgium's NATO and European Union allies, with an evening fireworks display concluding the day's traditional festivities.
  • The Belgian royal family's popularity has surged recently as four young scions mark significant milestones in academic and military pursuits, positioning the younger generation to lead the nation forward.
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Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg attracted all the attention on the National Day with a candy-pink satin dress in the shape of a heart. A stark...

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Today, July 21, the national holiday is celebrated in Belgium. As always, in Brussels it is accompanied by many festivities and activities. Don't miss any of the celebrations in our live blog.

·Kobbegem, Belgium
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King Philip, Queen Mathilde, and their four children attended the traditional Te Deum on Tuesday, July 21, in Saints-Michel-et-Gudule Cathedral. ...

·Brussels, Belgium
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vrt broke the news in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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