Belgium

Random Royaling – National Day in Belgium

On July 21, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, and their children attended a Te Deum Mass to commemorate Belgian National Day. This was one of several events, which also included a military parade later in the day, a “Party in the Park”, and concluded with a fireworks display. National Day celebrates Belgium’s political independence from the Netherlands, which was achieved in 1830.

For the Te Deum and parade, Mathilde wore a coral Natan lace, with a matching Fabienne Delvigne hat and clutch.

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Elisabeth’s lovely floral silk dress is also by Natan, and featured a floral design and a smocked collar. I don’t know what you think, but I think Elisabeth may be the one to make Natan rather fashionable. She is wearing brilliant blue shoes by Gianvito Rossi. More details can be found at ModekoninginMathilde.

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For the party in the park, Mathilde changed into a midi dress decorated with garlands of red and grey by Red Valentino. I think this is one of her wins, and I hope to see this dress and designer on her again.

The day ended with a fireworks display, as all good celebrations must. Mathilde wore a dress by DVF, the Talita, and Elisabeth chose another summer floral by Zimmerman.

The day before the National Day celebrations, Philippe, Mathilde, Astrid, and Lorenz attended a concert held at the Palace of Fine Arts.  Mathilde’s floral gown is the floor-length “Clementine Apsley” silk by Erdem. I wish Erdem didn’t hear “evening” and go all the way into nightgown, frankly. I also must say the difference between the levels of formality in dress between Mathilde and Astrid is giving me a bit of pause.

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Great earrings, Mathilde!

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What do you think of this busy couple of days for our Belgian Royals? Good, bad, or indifferent sartorially?