Queen Mathilde of Belgium was pictured attending a ceremony commemorating the Battle of the Bulge today in Luxembourg. She joined her husband King Philippe for as well as other prominent figures, including Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden for the event at the American Military Cemetery in Hamm.
![[Queen Mathilde of Belgium (pictured, centre) is seen talking with Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden (pictured, left)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/15/93146679-14192575-ueen_Mathilde_3L_of_Belgium_with_Luxembourg_s_Prime_Minister_Luc-m-31_1734189953294.jpg)
The royal, 51, donned a green and grey ensemble as the couple marked the 80th anniversary of the event, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, in Bastogne, Belgium. Today's ceremony honoured the memories of US soldiers who were wounded or killed during the battle, which took place from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945.
![[During the commemorative service today, held at the American Military Cemetery in Hamm, there was a cannon salute (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/15/93146675-14192575-image-a-32_1734189971727.jpg)
The Queen looked stylish as she paid her tributes at the event, donning a green dress, with a matching hat and gloves, topped with a grey cape. Meanwhile, King Philippe donned a black suit, featuring a double breasted blazer, and paired with a white shirt, and black tie.
![[King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are pictured while attending today's ceremony in Luxembourg]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/15/93148681-14192575-image-a-33_1734190813204.jpg)
Among the other attendees were Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg and others. The US Ambassador to Luxembourg Thomas M. Barrett and Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Konstantino were also present. Queen Mathilde of Belgium is pictured while attending an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
![[Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Maria Teresa (pictured, left) also attended the event (seen with Queen Mathilde of Belgium)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/14/15/93148679-14192575-image-a-35_1734190885055.jpg)
The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, and is known to be one of WWII's turning points. It saw 200,000 German troops counter-attack across the front line in Belgium and Luxembourg.
