Princess Elisabeth cut an effortlessly chic figure as she joined King Philippe and Queen Mathilde for Belgium’s National Day celebrations.
The 22-year-old European royal, who recently completed her BA in History and Politics at Oxford, opted for a hot pink outfit for the annual event.
Every year, the country celebrates National Day to mark the anniversary of Leopold of Saxe-Coburg’s oath of allegiance to the Belgian Constitution, making him Belgium’s first king.
The future Queen, who linked arms with her brother Prince Emmanuel as she walked up the steps of Brussels Cathedral, looked suitably sophisticated in a fuchsia midi dress and matching tiara.
The royal’s fitted dress featured an elegant cape detail that draped over her shoulders for this morning’s religious ceremony.
Pictured: Princess Elizabeth was seen holding the arm of her younger brother Prince Emmanuel as they arrived at Brussels Cathedral.
Elisabeth completed her ensemble with a matching hot pink clutch, silver drop earrings and nude heels.
Princess Leonor, 16, also looked just as elegant as her older sister in a red and white floral silk dress, while her brothers Emmanuel, 18, and Gabriel, 20, looked smart in morning suits for the occasion.
Meanwhile, Queen Mathilde, 51, looked elegant in a buttoned-down ivory dress with a full skirt and matching hat.
The Queen paired her elegant dress with tan suede gloves, which perfectly matched her high heels.
King Felipe, 64, was dressed in his military uniform as he led his family into the Cathedral this morning.
Independence Day celebrates Belgium’s separation from the Netherlands in 1831, as well as the formal establishment of the Kingdom.
A varied programme of festivities is taking place today, from the Place du Jeu de Balle to the Parc de Bruxelles, passing through the various districts of Brussels to mark National Day.
Earlier this month, Princess Elizabeth officially said goodbye to Oxford University after three “wonderful” years.
Princess Leonor, 16, also looked just as elegant as her older sister in a red and white floral silk dress, while her brothers Emmanuel, 18, and Gabriel, 20, sported smart morning suits for the occasion.
Queen Mathilde, 51, looked elegant in an ivory button-down dress with a full skirt and matching hat and gloves.
King Felipe, Queen Mathilde, Princess Isabel, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Leonor pose outside the cathedral
The four children of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde pose for a group photo outside Brussels Cathedral this morning
The Belgian Royal Family was present this morning at the event to celebrate National Day during a ceremony at Brussels Cathedral.
Pictured: Princess Elizabeth greeting royal fans outside Brussels Cathedral this morning
Belgium’s annual National Day celebrates the country’s separation from the Netherlands in 1831.
Princess Elizabeth’s fitted dress featured an elegant cape detail that draped over her shoulders for this morning’s religious ceremony.
The 22-year-old European royal, who recently completed a BA in History and Politics at Oxford, opted for a hot pink outfit for the annual event.
The Queen paired her elegant dress with tan suede gloves, which perfectly matched her high heels.
The future European queen enrolled at the institution under the name “Elisabeth of Saxe-Coburg” and was a member of Lincoln College.
Speaking about her stay there, a spokesperson for the Belgian Royal Palace told the Oxford Mail‘The Princess loved studying at Oxford and had a wonderful time at Lincoln College.’
In addition to being an active member of her university’s sailing club, Elisabeth reportedly completed around six written papers and a thesis in History or Politics in her senior year to complete her degree.
Princess Elizabeth’s next project is the famous Harvard University in Boston, where the Princess passed her entrance exams.
He The Brussels Times reports that it will be on the university’s Kennedy School campus.
The palace told the outlet: “The Princess was also selected for an ‘Honorary Award’ from the Fulbright Program, the US State Department’s international educational exchange program.”
And it seems Princess Elizabeth is already immersing herself in American culture. In March, received the former president of the United States Barack Obama when He met with his father, King Felipe, in Brussels.
He took time off from his studies at the time to carry out the rare royal engagement in his home nation.
Elisabeth is next in line to the Belgian throne, as she is the eldest daughter of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.
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