Brussels , 08 10 2020 Family Pictures Opportunity during the event Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Their Majesties King Albert II and Queen Paola as well as Their Royal Highnesses Princes Gabriel, Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore attend the opening ceremony of the academic year 2020- 2021 of the Royal Military Academy (ERM). This ceremony marks the solemn entry of the new promotions including Her Royal Highness Princess Elisabeth. On this occasion, the King delivers a speech and presents the King's Sword to its 2020 laureate, Second Lieutenant Thibault Expeels. The King's Sword is the most prestigious award given to the candidate-officer of the ERM who has been the most deserving during the first three years of study. The ceremony traditionally ends with a parade of all ERM students on the Esplanade du Cinquantenaire in Brussels. ? Pix : Queen Mathilde Credit : AgencePeps