Belgium's National Day - 21 July 2006

[Emily]

Great pictures, Catherine! Thank you so much. I have a question -- who are the men in the blue gowns in the front row, left? Academics? Clerics?

[Lourdes]

I am sorry, but I believe that the Belgium RF has horrible fashion taste. Example, CP Mathilde with the organce dress and funky hat, you can't tell her apart from the background is some pictures. If this is the wrong place to discuss their fashion, I apologize, but it is just gross. A princess is supposed to stand out not blend in like part of the backdrop. CP Mathilde is lovely and needs to outshine the wall. :(

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

Originally Posted by Emily

Great pictures, Catherine! Thank you so much. I have a question -- who are the men in the blue gowns in the front row, left? Academics? Clerics?

I think they're judges.

[Hannelore]

A professional royal wave from Elisabeth. Has she been practicing at home? :)

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[Jang]

princess elisabeth is very very cut and beautiful

[Cathérine Bergeyck]

some beautiful pictures made by Annick Vanderschelden.

[thepentacle]

Originally Posted by aliocha

I read that Lorenz was retained by professional obligations

And why couldn't Amedeo make it?

[aliocha]

I don't know...perhaps was he on holidays

[Emily]

Those are gorgeous pictures, Catherine. For the first time, for me, the hat is shown to very good effect. The subtle coral in the hat tones well with the earrings and dress...and, of course, Mathilde's skin! Lovely photos.