Delphine of Belgium’s Butterfly Is a Message of Love for Her Father (And All the Royal Family’s Looks at the National Day)

Delphine of Belgium and the art of surprising with clothes. A butterfly’s wing beat was enough to overshadow the elegance of the Queen Mathilde and the refined style of Elisabeth and Eléonore, the daughters of the reigning sovereigns. The princess born from the extramarital affair between Albert II And Sybille de Selys Longchampsrecently recognized by the former King of the Belgians, has been participating in the national holiday for several years, sitting with the rest of the family during the parade.

Her looks have always been flashy and original but the one for 2024 is definitely loaded (not to say overloaded) with messages addressed to her father who turned 90 last June 6.

Princess Delphine at the 2024 National Day parade.

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The outfit already strikes for itsbold combination of red and fuchsiaDelphine’s favorite colors imagined as if they were cut in half or in a mirror. The jacket features a interactive butterfly: by pointing a smartphone at the graphic and using Snapchat, the word LOVE appears, which is also present on the back of the garment.

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The look was designed by the princess herself and by Atelier ExCa fashion house with which Delphine from Belgium often collaborates, while the graphic design is by the illustrator Xavier Segers who has devised a system by which the word LOVE turns into EVOLVE.

Princess Delphine's Butterfly.

Princess Delphine’s Butterfly.

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After the storm, Delphine now feels part of the family that also includes Paola from Belgiumas the princess wanted to show on Instagram. From the shot it seems there is no rancor between the parties involved. In this case the butterfly’s flapping of wings has no harmful consequences but rather, seals the peace found in the house of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. At least on his part.

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When it comes to fashion, Mathilde of Belgium is made of a completely different stuff than Princess Delphine. The sovereign manages to give a new interpretation to the traditional style that she loves so much with each outing, as demonstrated with the ensemble all white chosen for the 2024 national holiday celebrated in Brussels by the royal family.

The Belgian royal family at the Te Deum in the cathedral.

The Belgian Royal Family at the Te Deum in the cathedral.

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The coat dress created by the house natan from the silhouette back It is a sartorial masterpiece that comes to life at every step of the sovereign thanks to the contrast between the horizontal folds of the cape and the vertical ones of the lower part of the coat-dress. The jewel buttons, on the other hand, are a pendant with the diamond and pearl earrings that belonged to the Queen Fabiola.

Mathilde of Belgium with King Philippe at the 2024 National Day.

Mathilde of Belgium with King Philippe at the 2024 National Day.

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The Belgian national holiday usually opens with a concert on the eve of the holiday. Mathilde of Belgium wore a ** for the occasion.cape dress **branded Essentiel Antwerp red watermelon. If at put If she had paired it with family heirlooms or a tiara, the dress would have immediately taken on a regal allure, while the golden bracelets and earrings christened for the evening decidedly toned down the formality.

Mathilde of Belgium at the concert on the eve of the Belgian National Day.

Mathilde of Belgium at the concert on the eve of the Belgian National Day.

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The highlight of the national holiday however is represented by the Te Deum at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. If Mathilde loves to play with models of the past, her daughters, judging by their choice of outfits, are becoming more and more princesses to watch for their contemporary taste.

Princess Elonore, Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel.

Princess Eléonore, Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel.

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For the national holiday, if the Queen opts for white, Elizabeth shows off a cape dress fuchsia coordinated with the headband and sash that her father wears over the uniform. The Crown Princess Elizabethrelying on Safiyaa makes a choice of field: the heir to the Belgian throne wants to compete with the champions in matters of royal fashion. The brand made famous by Meghan Markle is now among the new acquisitions of the Princess Kateas we have seen at the recent men’s final of the Wimbledon tournament. As for the younger generations, they have already dressed for important events Safiyaa Amalia of the Netherlands And Isabella of Denmark.

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Eléonore of Belgiumwho turned sixteen last April 16, shows off a floral dress by Diane von Furstenberg coordinated with a pair of red high heels. The princess’s pre-teen looks are now a distant memory. A new fashion icon is appearing on the horizon.


Source: Vanity Fair

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