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The queen who walked into her silver wedding anniversary portraits all dressed in white

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4th December 2024

There was a distinctly bridal feel to the special portraits chosen for a special wedding anniversary by the King and Queen of the Belgians.

Queen Mathilde dressed all in white for the photos which mark a quarter of a century since her marriage to King Philippe.

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The couple, who said ‘I do’ on December 4th 1999 in Brussels, are seen walking hand in hand at the Laeken Palace where they announced their engagement.

The Queen of the Belgians wore white trousers and a white top which was covered by a transparent white cape that gave the effect of a bridal veil in the images.

Belgium’s king and queen spent their wedding anniversary working – they are currently hosting the Sultan of Oman on a State Visit.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.