louisedebelgique:Tribute to the late Duke of Flanders for All Saints’ DayDuring the traditional All
louisedebelgique:Tribute to the late Duke of Flanders for All Saints’ DayDuring the traditional All Saints’ Day celebrations, queen mother Wilhemina read a moving tribute to her nephew Frederik de Liedekerke, late duke of Flanders, who died on the palace grounds protecting the royal family and their home during the French invasion. To honour his sacrifice and commemorate his devotion to Belgium he was buried alongside the reigning Belgian sovereigns and their spouses. Princesses Geneviève, Louise and Eloïse paid their respects to their ancestors and each laid a spray on flowers in the centre of the Royal Crypt in Laeken. The crypt was exceptionally opened to the public for the afternoon and will be open again on the 15th of November and 5th of December for the people to pay homage to the late Duke of Flanders. -- source link
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