Royal Family celebrated Christmas at Laeken
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde gathered the family for traditional Christmas celebrations at Laeken Palace.
On December 25, 2025, the Belgian royal family celebrated Christmas at Laeken Palace outside Brussels. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted the traditional family gathering that included all four children.
Princess Elisabeth, who is now 24 years old and has finished her studies at Oxford, was home to celebrate Christmas with the family. She has taken on increasingly official duties over the past year and is preparing for her future role as Queen of Belgium.
The Belgian royal family's official Christmas card 2025, taken at Laeken Palace. Photo: Belgian Royal House
Prince Gabriel, Princess Eléonore and Prince Emmanuel also participated in the Christmas celebration. The family followed Belgian Christmas traditions with a service in the palace chapel and festive dinner on Christmas Eve.
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eléonore at the Christmas concert at the Royal Palace December 17, 2025. Photo: Belgian Royal House
Laeken Palace, which is the royal family's private residence, was decorated with traditional Christmas decorations. A large Christmas tree dominated the great hall, and the entire palace was filled with Christmas spirit.
Queen Mathilde, who is known for her warm personality, has always emphasized creating a cozy Christmas atmosphere for the family. Christmas dinner included traditional Belgian dishes and desserts.
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eléonore in front of the Christmas trees at the Christmas concert. Photo: Belgian Royal House
King Philippe gave his annual Christmas speech on Christmas Eve, reflecting on the past year and expressing gratitude for the Belgian people's support. He particularly mentioned the importance of unity and solidarity.
The Belgian Royal House shared a family portrait on social media on Christmas Eve, wishing all Belgians a blessed Christmas. The image showed a smiling family in front of the decorated Christmas tree.
The Christmas celebration at Laeken is an important tradition for the Belgian royal family and gives them the opportunity to spend quality time together away from their many official duties.
The Belgian royal family's official Christmas card 2025, taken at Laeken Palace. Photo: Belgian Royal House
Prince Gabriel, Princess Eléonore and Prince Emmanuel also participated in the Christmas celebration. The family followed Belgian Christmas traditions with a service in the palace chapel and festive dinner on Christmas Eve.
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eléonore at the Christmas concert at the Royal Palace December 17, 2025. Photo: Belgian Royal House
Laeken Palace, which is the royal family's private residence, was decorated with traditional Christmas decorations. A large Christmas tree dominated the great hall, and the entire palace was filled with Christmas spirit.
Queen Mathilde, who is known for her warm personality, has always emphasized creating a cozy Christmas atmosphere for the family. Christmas dinner included traditional Belgian dishes and desserts.
King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Princess Eléonore in front of the Christmas trees at the Christmas concert. Photo: Belgian Royal House
King Philippe gave his annual Christmas speech on Christmas Eve, reflecting on the past year and expressing gratitude for the Belgian people's support. He particularly mentioned the importance of unity and solidarity.
The Belgian Royal House shared a family portrait on social media on Christmas Eve, wishing all Belgians a blessed Christmas. The image showed a smiling family in front of the decorated Christmas tree.
The Christmas celebration at Laeken is an important tradition for the Belgian royal family and gives them the opportunity to spend quality time together away from their many official duties.