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En Belgique delivree; L'entrée solennelle, a Bruges, des souverains belges, le 25 october 1918. Creator: Unknown
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En Belgique delivree; L'entrée solennelle, a Bruges, des souverains belges, le 25 october 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Belgique delivree; L'entree solennelle, a Bruges, des souverains belges, le 25 october 1918: au milieu des acclamations de la foule, le roi, la reine et le prince Leopold, a cheval, arrivent sur la Grand Place, de laquelle se dresse, devant le Belfroi des Halles, le monument des chefs bourgeois de 1302, Jean Breydel et Pierre de Coninck, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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En Belgique delivree; L'entrée solennelle, a Bruges, des souverains belges, le 25 octobre 1918
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(Delivered Belgium; The Solemn Entry of the Belgian Sovereigns into Bruges, on October 25, 1918) is a striking photograph capturing a historic moment in Belgian history. The image shows King Albert I, Queen Elisabeth of Bavaria (Elisabeth Gabrielle Valerie Marie), and Crown Prince Leopold III (Leopold Philippe Charles Albert Meinrad) making their triumphant entry into Bruges, the capital city of the West Flanders region in Belgium. The photograph was taken on October 25, 1918, during the First World War, marking the end of the German occupation of Belgium. The Belgian monarchy had been in exile since the beginning of the war, and their return was a significant symbol of the country's liberation. The photograph depicts the royal family riding on horseback, making their way through the crowded Grand Place of Bruges. The grandeur of the moment is accentuated by the cheering crowd, waving Belgian flags and welcoming their monarchs back to their homeland. In the background, the Belfry of Bruges, a medieval bell tower, stands tall, with the monument of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, two legendary leaders from Bruges, adding to the historical significance of the scene. King Albert I, dressed in military uniform, leads the way, followed by Queen Elisabeth and Crown Prince Leopold. Elisabeth, wearing a white veil and holding a bouquet of flowers, looks radiant and regal, while Leopold, wearing a blue uniform, gazes intently at the crowd. The horses, with their proud heads held high, add to the sense of grandeur and celebration. This photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Belgian people during a time of great adversity and is an important historical document of the country's liberation from German occupation.
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