Belgian Royal Family Rounds Off National Day with Concert and Fireworks
Photo: The Belgian Royal House
The entire Belgian royal family gathered at Jubelpark in Brussels as the National Day on 21 July concluded with the grand concert, laser show and fireworks.
Belgium's National Day on 21 July concluded, as per tradition, with the grand concert at Jubelpark in Brussels, complete with a laser show and fireworks. The entire royal family was there: King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore.
The royal family arriving at the evening concert in Jubelpark. From left: Princess Eléonore, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, Prince Emmanuel and Crown Princess Elisabeth. Photo: The Belgian Royal Palace
The family together on their way to the evening's celebration. Photo: The Belgian Royal Palace
The evening's outfits were summery: Crown Princess Elisabeth in a white Zara dress, Queen Mathilde in a shimmering Natan top, and Princess Eléonore in a patterned Ralph Lauren gown.
Queen Mathilde waving to the crowds, with King Philippe and Crown Princess Elisabeth at her side. Photo: The Belgian Royal Palace
The family watched the concert from the front row in the park. Photo: The Belgian Royal Palace
The evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display over the triumphal arch in Jubelpark, marking the close of this year's National Day celebrations.
The fireworks lit up the sky above the triumphal arch in Jubelpark. Photo: The Belgian Royal Palace
National Day on 21 July marks the day Belgium's first king, Leopold I, took the oath in 1831. The day is celebrated every year with a military parade, festivities and the closing concert in Jubelpark.