King Philippe and Queen Mathilde welcomed Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to a grand state banquet last week. But one member of the Belgian royal family stole the spotlight.
The special evening marked a historic first for the couple’s children, while their youngest daughter also celebrated a major milestone with a sparkling debut. Scroll down for more information.
All Four Royal Children Attend Together For The First Time
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at an official state banquet at the Royal Castle of Laeken in Brussels last week. The evening was an important royal event and brought together members of both families.
The official photo from the banquet showed the Japanese Emperor and Empress standing with the Belgian King and Queen and all four of their children. Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, and Princess Eléonore were all present. It was the first time that all four children attended a state banquet together.
The family photo quickly caught the attention of fans because it marked a new milestone for the Belgian royal family. Seeing all four children at such an important event made the evening even more memorable.
Princess Eléonore Celebrates A Special Milestone
The banquet was especially important for Princess Eléonore, the youngest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The 18-year-old made her first public appearance wearing a tiara.
Princess Eléonore wore a tiara that had never been seen in public before. According to royal reporter Rick Evers, the piece was made by Brussels jeweler Coosemans. The tiara was sold at an auction in 2019 before becoming part of the royal collection.
Rick Evers also shared that King Philippe and Queen Mathilde gave the tiara to Princess Eléonore as a gift for her 18th birthday in April. Wearing it for the state banquet made the occasion even more meaningful.
The state banquet also became a historic evening for the Belgian family because all four royal children attended together for the first time. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Royal news and updates.