Overview

• The Belgian royal family began their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in 2017, completing segments annually during Easter, with the final stretch starting in Sarria this year.
• King Felipe, Queen Matilde, and their children Gabriel, Emmanuel, and Leonor reached the Praza do Obradoiro on April 16, concluding their journey in Santiago de Compostela.
• The family participated in Holy Thursday liturgical acts at the Cathedral of Santiago, maintaining a low profile and declining prominent seating during the ceremony.
• The Belgian Royal Household shared photographs of the pilgrimage, emphasizing the family’s simplicity and devotion throughout the journey.
• Princess Elisabeth, the heir to the throne, was absent from the pilgrimage due to her studies in the United States.