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.
DeleteHRH 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.
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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.
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