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King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
King Leopold's public entry into Brussels...arrival of His Majesty at the palace - from a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, 1862. The population...thronged the roads and streets appointed for the Royal route...The King, though somewhat pale, looked remarkably well and robust, considering the length and nature of his painful malady. He seemed at times almost overcome by the affectionate manifestations of welcome which greeted him on all sides...The whole scene was one of surpassing brilliancy, the houses and trees being profusely ornamented with the national colours...Salvoes of artillery, and the various bands of the Civic Guards and of about eighty provincial societies playing the national airs, contributed to the glory and excitement of the interesting spectacle...Never has there been such a warm and emphatic demonstration of loyalty and devotion in the country since Leopold entered Brussels as the first Sovereign of Belgium, chosen by the spontaneous will of the people to govern them, after they had gloriously achieved their independence from Holland. In the foreground...stands a tree of Liberty planted there by the citizens after the victory of September, 1830. On the extreme left stands the Palais Ducal'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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King Leopold's Triumphant Arrival in Brussels - A Scene of Unparalleled Loyalty and Devotion, 1862
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This image captures the moment of King Leopold I's public entry into Brussels on August 21, 1862. The population of Brussels eagerly awaited the arrival of their monarch, thronging the roads and streets designated for the Royal route. The King, who had been suffering from a painful illness, appeared remarkably well and robust, visibly moved by the affectionate welcome he received from the people. The scene was one of surpassing brilliancy, with houses and trees adorned with the national colors of Belgium. Salvoes of artillery and the various bands of the Civic Guards and about eighty provincial societies played the national airs, adding to the glory and excitement of the spectacle. The warm and emphatic demonstration of loyalty and devotion was unprecedented since Leopold's election as the first Sovereign of Belgium in 1831, following the country's glorious victory over Dutch rule in the Belgian Revolution of 1830. In the foreground of this photograph, a tree of Liberty stands tall, a symbol of the newfound freedom and independence of the Belgian people. The Palais Ducal, the former residence of the Dukes of Brabant, can be seen on the extreme left. This historic moment marked the beginning of a new era in Belgian history, with King Leopold I leading the country towards peace, prosperity, and unity. The image is a sketch by Mr. Hendrikx, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of national pride and unity, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Belgian people.
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