National Day 2016

21 July 2016

The King, the Queen and their children attended the Te Deum at the Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral in Brussels.

In spite of the very tight security measures the Royal Family greeted the public.

Clotilde Boël acted as lady-in-waiting.

In the afternoon they attended the military parade at the Place des Palais, accompanied by Prince Laurent.

Media and public criticized the other members of the extended family who - despite receiving a dotation by the state - did not show up. 

Afterwards the King & Queen visited the festivities and stands at the Parc Royal.

 

At night King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Crown Princess Elisabeth (14) watched the fire works.