The Belgian royal family has led a day of spectacular celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of their country's liberation from the Nazis. The festivities got underway on Tuesday night with a series of free concerts around the country, and continued right through the following day.
Prince Laurent donned a traditional Naval uniform for the occasion, while his wife Princess Claire made a bold style statement in a blue and white trouser suit. The memorable ensemble, the print on which drew comparisons with that of a willow-pattern plate, was complemented by a matching hat with orange trim and orange gloves.
Throughout the day revellers gathered in the capital city's two main squares, Place Poelaert and Place Royale, for a party which lasted from 10am until midnight. And a commemorative parade swept past the royal palace in the afternoon, with representatives from all the allied nations.
For those with the stamina to keep going late into the evening, a fireworks display was staged at the Place des Palais just before midnight.
prince laurent, princess claire, claire coombs, king albert, queen fabiola, prince philippe, princess mathilde
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