The Belgian royals reveal their incredible Christmas decorations during a concert at the royal palace

By Heather Cichowski

December 18, 2020Dec 18, 2020, 11:15 AM GMT

Two images: Left, musicians play violins. Right, Philippe of Belgium and family stand by a Christmas tree.

By Heather Cichowski

On Dec. 17, the Belgian royal family got into the holiday spirit with a Christmas concert at the Royal Palace of Brussels featuring the Scala Choir.

The event, which featured masks and modifications due to the coronavirus pandemic, also showcased the Belgian royals' Christmas decorations.

Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, and their children, Princess Elisabeth, 19, Prince Gabriel, 17, Prince Emmanuel, 15, and Princess Eléonore, 12, posed in the Throne Room of the royal palace in front of the splendid holiday decorations and Christmas tree prior to the performance.

The awe-inspiring decorations featured a manger, gorgeous Christmas trees as well as an installation by Belgian designer Charles Kaisin that was described as a "veil of origamis."

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best moments from the Belgian royals' Christmas concert.

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Philippe of Belgium stands with his family in front of a Christmas nativity scene.

The royals took photos in the Throne Room surrounded by their gorgeous Christmas decorations ahead of the musical performance.

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A group of people in black dresses on a stage with a man in a suit conducting. The setting is a grand hall with large chandeliers and festive decorations.

What a view! The Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Brussels looked so splendid for the holiday season.

Members of the Scala Choir are seen with barriers in between them in light of COVID-19.

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Five musicians in formal attire play string instruments on a stage with a decorated Christmas tree.

The performances featured appearances by the Belgian royal family, including Princess Eléonore (far left)!

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A young man in a suit plays the saxophone in front of a lit Christmas tree.

Prince Emmanuel played the saxophone during the Christmas concert.

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Group of people in black dresses standing on red carpet under large chandeliers with decorative paper stars.

It was such a magical evening with the performances and imaginative holiday decorations in the Throne Room.

The origami installation was by Belgian designer Charles Kaisin.

Decorative origami birds in gold and purple hang from strings against a blurred, sparkling background.

Check out the amazing origami decorations up close.

Two young violinists in masks perform on stage, one reading music.

Princess Eléonore (left) played the violin in a string quartet with the Scala Choir during the Christmas concert at the palace!

A young girl with blonde hair in a braid plays a violin in front of a lit Christmas tree.

The 12-year-old changed into a beautiful blue short-sleeved dress for the performance. She wore her blonde hair in a braided style.

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