Belgium celebrates its National Day on 21 July with activities held across the country. On the afternoon of 21 July 2026, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eléonore, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Prince Laurent, Princess Claire, Princess Delphine and Mr James O'Hare attended the military and civilian parade at Place des Palais in Brussels.
For the occasion, Queen Mathilde wore a beige raffia guipure lace long dress by Natan Couture, while Princess Eléonore wore a sky-blue slouch-waist dress by Toteme.
Natan Couture Tia Long Dress
TOTEME Slouch Waist Dress
I'll watch with pleasure how you try to politely circumscribe what Delphine chose to wear this time - but first please, please watch the very first moments here: https://x.com/WDehandschutter/status/2079565334726479960/video/1
ReplyDeleteA pink flying saucer with missing parts?
PS, if you cannot see the video or the beginning of it without login to X, here is another link, click to the second photo: https://www.nine.com.au/lifestyle/royals/princess-delphine-joins-belgian-royal-family-for-national-day-celebrations-20260722-p60hcq.html
DeleteShe herself described it as: business in the front, party in the back. It's a different dress on the backside (shorter), I hope they'll add a picture later. There is a heartshape in the shoulder area at the front, fitting with her artist theme of 'love'. That word is also written on the sleeves. The dress was made by a young Belgian fashion student.
DeleteOne can say lots of things about this dress and Delphines style, but I do find it interesting and personally, it doesn't bother me that she uses this one official occasion to show her style and work with young talent in a way Queen Mathilde and the princesses can't.
Everyone else is elegantly dressed in a more classic way, as expected from them.
Donot put the focus on her, please: we donot know how she deals with her exraordinary position in this family.
DeleteHow they support their military by wearing the uniforms!
I think it is quite Impressive.
Looks like see made it herself! I do love the outfit of P.Claire.
Delete@20:11, "we donot know how she deals with her exraordinary position" . It is none of our business, how she deals with it, because we cannot know it and I hate gossip. I am solely interested in what I can *see* because that is the only thing I allow myself an opinion on. And I don't like what I see, I also don't like if a member of the royal family uses a national celebration to exhibit herself, her backside and her own private purposes.
Deletelets see... first i though well not my cup of tea, but not as bad as expected... until i saw the link you kindly shared with us.
DeleteWe all have our own style, but there are some rules of civility that one must follow, regardless of own status,, particularly if you are a public/siting next to a public/ figure.
Luna
To me Delphine's outfit is racewear rather than event wear. I adore racewear. There are some very talented designers who do brilliant work in this highly specialised field in the UK and my country Australia -- and who would have helped Delphine express her personal vision with exquisite craft, jaw-dropping creative artistry and elegance. I applaud supporting local talent; but in my view the local designers of this ensemble appear, unfortunately, to have nowhere near the level of experience required to shine in this field. Lyra
Delete1932 I would expect the same from her, as we do from the other royals. She wants her place in the family, then the same rules apply..
DeleteAnon 18.48 Thank you for the link.
DeleteShe doesn't make herself more popular by acting like this. It is not because she is an artist that she can do everything what is coming into her mind. King Philippe has been so kind to welcome her immediately in the royal family but for her it is not enough. She continues to make the royal family ridiculous every time she can and she thinks she can get away with it because she is artistic, "freedom of speech", etc...
DeleteMany people are ashamed in her place, I wonder if she will still be welcome once King Albert II is no longer among us.
HRH P Claire’s dress is very pretty and flattering to her. I’m wondering if her collar was not supposed to be turned up, because she’s turned it down in the seated photo. I like it better down.
ReplyDeleteExcept for HRH P Delphine’s, all the other outfits have been discussed. And, I have no words for that one except it somehow makes me think of the Jetsons. That’s all I’ve got.
The royal ladies look impeccable in their respective uniforms. As for miss D. I did not expect her to show up in an appropriate outfit, she just continues use the royal stage to promote her eclectic style. Colour is nice.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, the step sister has to wear something that screams, look at me, look at me. Sad, but it is life. Before NOT posting my comment, I would remind everyone about freedom of thought, freedom of speech.
ReplyDeletePrincess Delphine is the king's half sister. Not step sister. They are actually related, they share the same father.
DeleteArrêtez...on ne peut même pas ouvrir votre lien
ReplyDelete?????????
ReplyDeleteMiss D, I see her eclectic design in the collar is meant to be a heart, her signature trademark, it is on the gloves as well. Is this for ‘love child’? Not my style but she gets her point across. Not keen on the ringlets, but the colour of the dress is very nice. Everyone else is dressed with class.
ReplyDeleteDelphine is an embarrassment and a terrible attention seeker with her "In your face" dressing. I feel sorry for the royal family who have to put up with her. To me, it looks like she wants to get back at them. Her smug grin speaks volumes.
ReplyDeleteAgree !!
DeleteI agree as well.
DeleteP. Claire’s shirt dress is lovely both the colour and the style…nice waist tie which accentuates her waist. P. Delphine’s outfit is interesting as are her platform shoes. Some would describe the look as high runway fashion. I’m certain that both the style and colour and sandals scream look at me!
ReplyDeleteI actually agree with Anon 19:32. Princess Delphine might be the odd one out, but she almost always comes with a message, a quirky design, a certain purpose or cause attached to her clothing. It's also quite entertaining, tbh. Not my taste in most cases, but she certainly does her thing.
ReplyDeleteI have already covered Queen Mathilde and Eleonore's outfits from the post on the Te Deum ceremony. Elisabeth's change into the blue uniform is expected and this uniform is very flattering--sleek and perfectly fitted on her. Claire's pink ensemble is very pretty--I like how her accessories are a pale pink shade. Astrid, like Elisabeth, looks sophisticated in her beautifully fitted uniform. Delphine--I get she's all about showing her artistry and I know the saying, Art is in the eye of the beholder. But. I think what I am always seeing that I dislike is the flamboyance at an event that is more serious. To wear an outfit that she herself describes as "party in the back" makes me feel she wants it to be about her instead of celebrating her country. And, I just have to say it, her shoes (she always wears this style) are atrocious. In the US there is a name for them that is very crude and I just cannot escape that when I see these shoes.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Get over yourselves. One ugly comment turns into a whole ream of them. If someone dislikes a particular dress, it seems you have have nothing else to say. Everyone deserves respect no matter what the circumstances.
ReplyDeleteI see remarks about the choices of clothing, making it about herself, rather than attending an occasion with the family, dressing appropriately, and not making it about herself. I do not see ugly comments about the woman, but about her choices and that is what this blog is about, commenting on the clothing.
DeleteRespect is earned, not everyone has earned it,
DeleteBeing nasty for no reason is nasty. Why ridicule her? Not nice..
ReplyDeleteShe doing it to herself
DeleteThe hot pink shirtdress worn by Princess Claire looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCP Elisabeth looks superb in uniform and the royal men look impeccably well groomed and attired.
Princess Delphine's outfit well its different. I looked closeup from one of the links provided. I find this outfit, very unattractive, nothing elegant or stylish whatsoever.
I think that many commenters here live in the same nursing home, so many comments repeat themselves.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the queen's dress at all. It looks very old fashioned and doesn't suit her, but she is a lovely lady.
The shoes of princess Elisabeth look odd with her military uniform even though she looks good otherwise.
Princess Eleonore looks very lovely in her beautiful dress.
Princess Delphine then, oh boy, she knows how to get bad feedback, but she doesn't care. I like her style even though the hem could be the same length all around. The color suits her and her shoes reflect her own style. -Mirella
Les chaussures de Delphine une horreur et son gant on dirait un plâtre
ReplyDeleteC est mon ressenti.
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