Belgium's King and Queen attended an episcopal ordination

On September 3, 2023, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended an episcopal ordination held for the Diocese of Mechelen-Brussels's new archbishop Luc Terlinden at the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold in Mechelen.

Dries Van Noten top. Queen Mathilde wore a floral print skirt by Dries Van Noten. New archbishop Luc Terlinden

On 22 June 2023, Pope Francis named Terlinden to succeed Cardinal Jozef De Kesel as archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels. Cardinal De Kesel presided over the ceremony.

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