The King and Queen of Belgium attended a commemoration ceremony in Zaventem

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

On March 22, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary of Brussels suicide bombings in 2016. The King and Queen left flowers at a memorial plaque bearing the names of those killed at the airport that day. The King and Queen then travelled to Maalbeek metro station where Philippe placed a wreath in front of a memorial wall and another silence was held.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

On March 22, 2016, three coordinated suicide bombings occurred in Belgium: two at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and one at Maalbeek metro station in central Brussels. Thirty-two civilians and three perpetrators were killed, and more than 300 people were injured.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took part in a commemorative ceremony

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  1. Anonymous22/3/21 17:15

    The Queen and King both look well-dressed and dignified for the utterly sad occasion of those heineous Islamistic terror attacks. What are "suicide bombings"? Mathilde's hat and brooch add to the classic elegance of the coat. The Queen and King look very sad.
    -Emma

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    1. Anonymous23/3/21 07:18

      Suicide bombings are bombings where the perpetrators die whilst committing an act of terror.

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  2. Anonymous22/3/21 18:00

    So very very sad.....

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  3. Le couple royal est bien vêtu pour cette triste occasion ; nous pouvons voir dans leurs yeux beaucoup de tristesse !

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  4. Le couple royal est bien vêtu pour cette triste occasion ; nous pouvons voir dans leurs yeux beaucoup de tristesse !

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  5. Mathilde looks nice for such a sad occasion. I like the hat. Her accessories are beautiful, and not over the top.
    Chel

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    1. I agree. Mathilde looks very pretty, and I love her brooch and earrings.

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  6. Anonymous23/3/21 13:15

    Love Queen Mathilde in a hat - she looks really chic and charismatic.


    Nia

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