Princess Delphine today joined Queen Mathilde of Belgium as they attended Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in Belgium.
Mathilde, 51, looked regal in an all-white ensemble, while Delphine, 53, wore a typically bold pink outfit, at the Holy Mass led by the Pope at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
The remarkable appearance of the aThe artist Princess Delphine, formerly known as Delphine Boël, marks an important progression in her journey to achieve recognition of her royal heritage.
The royals were photographed animated as they greeted each other at the service, their faces lit up with smiles as they shared a warm embrace.
Also joining the service was Mathilde’s husband, King Philip, along with his eldest son, Prince Gabriel.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium (pictured left) was accompanied today by Princess Delphine (right) as they attended Sunday Mass led by Pope Francis.
The notable appearance of artist Princess Delphine, 53, formerly known as Delphine Boël, marks an important progression on her path to achieving recognition of her royal heritage.
Mathilde donned an all-white ensemble, similar to the snow-white suit she wore Friday on the second day of the Pope’s weekend visit to Belgium.
Today’s dress featured a long-sleeved jacket buttoned up to the neck and a long pleated skirt below the knee.
Shielding her eyes from the weekend morning sun, Mathilde sported a pair of stylish sunglasses.
She wore her blow-dried blonde locks in soft waves and sported typically subtle makeup, with natural glowing skin and pink lips.
Meanwhile, Delphine wore a relatively simple outfit compared to her usual adventurous outfits.
On this occasion, the Belgian royal wore an elegant pink suit with a love heart engraved on the back and a plain high-necked T-shirt underneath.
She accessorized it with a chunky red bracelet, stylish sunglasses, and a necklace that featured a gold heart with the word “love” written in the middle.
She appeared makeup-free and wore her golden locks down, neatly combed out of her face.
Also present was Queen Mathilde’s husband, King Philippe (to the queen’s right) of Belgium, who complemented his wife’s all-white ensemble by wearing an all-black suit and tie.
Mathilde dressed in an all-white ensemble, similar to the snow-white suit she wore Friday on the second day of the Pope’s weekend visit to Belgium.
The Belgian royal was also joined by his eldest son, Prince Gabriel of Belgium, 21, who wore a blue coat along with a smart suit and gold-patterned tie.
Queen Matilda and King Philip looked elegant and stylish as they arrived to attend the Holy Mass led by Pope Francis in Brussels.
The royal has become known for her striking appearance in the past.
Delphine has previously donned a number of bright and colorful ensembles, including a statement ensemble she wore in July with a tailored suit colored in bold shades of pink and red.
Also present was Queen Mathilde’s husband, King Philippe of Belgium, who complemented his wife’s all-white ensemble with an all-black suit and tie.
She completed the look with a thick black coat and carefully combed her hair back for the occasion.
The Belgian royal was also joined by his eldest son, Prince Gabriel of Belgium, 21, who wore a blue coat along with a smart suit and gold-patterned tie.
Today ends the visit of the 87-year-old Pope, who is in Belgium as part of a trip to the “heart of Europe” to discuss the continent’s role in the world.
Meanwhile, Delphine (pictured in pink) wore a relatively simple outfit compared to her usual adventurous ensembles.
Delphine has previously donned a number of bright and colorful ensembles, including a statement ensemble she wore in July with a tailored suit colored in bold shades of pink and red.
Princess Delphine has had a difficult road to recognition as the beloved daughter of her country’s former monarch.
It is believed to be the result of an 18-year relationship between former monarch King Albert II, 89, who abdicated in 2013 in favor of his son King Philip, 63, and Belgian aristocrat Sybille de Selys Longchamps, 82, who started in the 1960s.
Now, Delphine has attended royal engagements and says her relationship with her father has healed after years of bitterness.
She was legally named the daughter of King Albert II of Belgium three years ago, but in 2023 she reportedly wrote a legal letter to the government asking to be invited to official events like her half-siblings Princess Astrid, 61, and Prince Laurent, 60…
Speaking after a court officially recognized her as the beloved daughter of the former king of Belgium in October 2020, Delphine said her battle to be recognized as a royal was not about money or status, but about being treated with the same “respect” as his half. -siblings.
For decades, the former king distanced himself from Princess Delphine and her mother to preserve their marriage.
Mathilde wore her blow-dried blonde locks in soft waves and sported typically subtle makeup, with natural glowing skin and pink lips.
Shielding her eyes from the weekend morning sun, Mathilde sported a pair of stylish sunglasses.
Today ends the visit of the 87-year-old Pope, who is in Belgium as part of a trip to the “heart of Europe” to discuss the continent’s role in the world.
During the pastoral visit to Brussels, Pope Francis visited the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium to celebrate its 600th anniversary
After Princess Delphine’s birth in 1968, the king initially maintained frequent contact with his daughter and her mother. But when Delphine turned 16, the King began to distance himself.
In 2013, the same year that King Albert abdicated the throne for health reasons and was succeeded by his son, King Philip, Princess Delfina launched a legal bid to be officially recognized as Albert’s daughter, which she won in October 2020.
Delphine now has the right to bear the royal name of Saxe-Cobourg and is formally recognized as a member of the Belgian royal family along with her two children, Princess Josephine of Belgium, 19, and Prince Oscar of Belgium, 14. , with whom he shares. partner James O’Hare.