THE PROGRAMME FOR THE WEDDING DAY

9.25:
Route of the processions: Royal Palace - Paleizenplein - Koningsstraat - Kolonieënstraat - Putterij - Infante Isabellastraat - Agoraplein - Grasmarkt - Heuvelstraat - Grote Markt.

Departure of the first procession from the Palace in Brussels (Royal Motorcycle Cavalcade) with Queen Fabiola and Prince Laurent, The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, the brother and sisters of the bride.

9.30:
Departure of the second procession from the Palace in Brussels (Royal Mounted Escort) with the King and Mrs. Patrick d’Udekem d’Acoz, the Queen and Prince Philippe, Mr. Patrick d’Udekem d’Acoz and the bride.

10.00:
Civil marriage ceremony in Brussels Town Hall, leaded by the major of Brussels chevalier Francois-Xavier de Donnéa de Hamoir. The civil service will be held in the three national languages Flemish, French and German.

10.30:
The couple and their parents appear on the balcony of the Town Hall.

10:40:
Departure of the couple, family and guests to the Cathedral. The route is: Grote Markt - Heuvelstraat - Agoraplein - Infante Isabellastraat - Putterij - Kolonieënstraat - Kanselarijstraat - Cathedral Square.

11.15:
Nuptial Mass in the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, leaded by cardinal Danneels. The religious service will have a classical character with lots of music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and music of Belgian composers.

13.25:
Route of the procession to the Royal Palace is: Cathedral Square - Kanselarijstraat - Kolonieënstraat - Koningsstraat - Paleizenplein - Royal Palace.

Arrival at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

13.30:
The couple and their parents appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace.

14.00:
Reception for the guests. The official photographs are made at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

15.00:
Luncheon at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

17.15:
Family photographs are taken at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

18.30:
Reception at the Royal Castle in Laeken.