Belgium celebrated its annual National Day on Friday, with this year's edition being marked by the tenth anniversary of King Philippe's reign.
Fireworks, concerts and a parade were the order of the day. Here are the best images from the 2023 celebrations.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe of Belgium meet citizens. Credit: Belga / Nicolas Maeterlinck
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Prince Gabriel (L) takes part in the military and civilian parade on the Belgian National Day. Credit: Belga / Benoit Doppagne
Military airplanes fly over the parade. Credit: Belga / Nicolas Maeterlinck
Princess Eleonore, Prince Emmanuel, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe of Belgium, Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder and Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden. Credit: Belga / Benoit Doppagne
Members of the Federal Government eat fries with partners and children at Parc de Bruxelles. Credit: Belga / Nicolas Maeterlinck
Singer Axelle Red performs at the Parc du Cinquantenaire. Credit: Belga / Benoit Doppagne
Citizens attend the concert and fireworks. Credit: Belga / Nicolas Maeterlinck
Crown Princess Elisabeth attends the military and civilian parade. Credit: Belga / Jan de Meulenier
Concert and fireworks at the Parc du Cinquantenaire. Credit: Belga / Benoit Doppagne
Princess Eleonore, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Philippe - Filip of Belgium, Prince Emmanuel and Crown Princess Elisabeth greet the audience. Credit: Belga / Nicolas Maeterlinck
