The Belgian noble and Provincial Councillor of Hainaut, Count Philippe de Lannoy, who was the father of Princess Stéphanie, the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, died at the age of 96 on 10th January, 2019

Queen Mathilde of Belgium donned a smart black coat and dress for the royal farewell - and opted to finish the look with a bold silver statement necklace. Above, pictured with Prince de Ligne

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, wrapped up in a smart black coat, teamed with a black dress and patent heels, carried a patent clutch in her left hand, and finished her outfit off with a bold silver statement necklace and matching earrings. She was greeted by Prince De Ligne (left) as she arrived at the service - which was attended by the Luxembourg royals

During the sombre service, loved ones of Count Philippe de Lannoy carried his coffin through the streets of Belgium

Prince Louis also attended the funeral of Count Philippe de Lannoy, who died on 10th January 2019 at the age of 96, with his sister Princess Alexandra

Grand Duke Henri Luxembourg on left, a first cousin to King Philippe of Belgium, was dressed for the occasion in a smart tailored jacket and pin-striped trousers as he arrived four the funeral with son Prince Louis (2nd row left) and daughter Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg

Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the funeral of Count Philippe de Lannoy which was held at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing earlier today, 16th January. She was greeted by Prince de Ligne of Belgium with a kiss on her hand as she arrived for the proceedings

The coffin was marched through the cobbled streets of Belgium as the Luxembourg royals made their way to Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, whic his located in the Belgian province of Hainaut

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured during the funeral service for her father at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing

Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Stéphanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg interlinked arms as they headed into the funeral  ceremony earlier today - January, 16, 2019

There was great sadness as Luxembourg royals gathered for the service. Above, Prince Louis and his sister Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg both pictured in attendance

Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, the wife of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg, donned a black hat, coat and pearl necklace as she attended the sombre service

(front row L-R) Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria, guest, her brother Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourgher,  sister-in-law Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, her youngest brother Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and nephew Prince Louis of Luxembourg, attended the funeral for Count Philippe de Lannoy in Hainaut, Belgium on January 16, 2019

Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Princess Stephanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg walk together arm in arm during the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy in Hainaut, Belgium on January 16, 2019

Queen Mathilde of Belgium cuts a sombre figure in a smart black coat, teamed with a black dress and patent heels, carried a patent clutch, and finished her outfit off with a bold silver statement necklace and matching earrings, as she attends the funeral service of the late Count Philippe de Lannoy, the father of Princess Stéphanie alongside the grand ducal family

Loved ones of Count Philippe de Lannoy carried his coffin during the funeral service at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019. The Count died at the age of 96, he was the father of Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, born Countess de Lannoy.

Loved ones of Count Philippe de Lannoy carried his coffin during the funeral service at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019. The Count died at the age of 96, he was the father of Hereditary Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, born Countess de Lannoy.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured during the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured during the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured during the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg attends the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019 along with his son Prince Louis and daughter Princess Alexandra

Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and wife Princess Sibilla at the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Prince de Ligne of Belgium attended the funeral for Count Philippe de Lannoy in Hainaut, Belgium on January 16, 2019

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg attended the funeral for Count Philippe de Lannoy in Hainaut, Belgium on January 16, 2019

Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg attended the funeral for Count Philippe de Lannoy in Hainaut, Belgium on January 16, 2019

Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured after the funeral service of her father Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured after the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured after the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured after the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg pictured after the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

(front R) Grand Duke Henri with son Prince Louis (Back) of Luxembourg and daughter Princess Alexandra back-left) pictured after the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

(front R) Grand Duke Henri with son Prince Louis (Back) of Luxembourg and daughter Princess Alexandra back-left) pictured after the funeral service for Count Philippe de Lannoy, at Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, Wednesday 16 January 2019.

Belgian Royal Family Attends Christmas Concert in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on December 19, 2018.

After posing by the ornate Christmas tree and life-size nativity scene the Belgian Royal family joined other guests in the Palace ballroom for the concert on December 19, 2018

The Belgian Royal family are back together as a six after Crown Princess Elisabeth returned from her studies in Wales for the Christmas break, from L-R: Princess Eleonore, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, who opted for a chic pair of black pants and a wrap around white blouse, King Philippe looked dapper in a two piece suit complete with a burgundy tie, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were joined by their four children front row R-L Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eleonore and Prince Gabriel - who put on a brave face despite having injured his foot pose for family photos ahead of a Christmas concert 2018

(L-R) Despite his brace the Prince Gabriel looked smart, posing for photos in a two piece suit with a festive red tie alongside his siblings and parents Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, Princess Eleonore pretty in a red velvet pleated dress with matching red tights, Prince Emmanuel opting for a similar ensemble with older brother but with a blue tie and Crown Princess Elisabeth looked elegant in a black and white zig-zag printed dress for the occasion

Princess Eleonore of Belgium lit a lantern as part of the ceremony before placing it on the altar during a traditional Christmas concert 2018 at the Brussels Royal Palace.

Princess Eleonore of Belgium was pretty in a red velvet pleated dress with matching red tights for the occasion and was given the duty of lighting the lanterns at the festivities

(L-R) Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, Princess ElŽonore, King Philippe of Belgium, Prince Emmanuel and Crown Princess Elisabeth attend the Christmas Concert on December 19, 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

(L-R) Belgium's Prince Lorenz, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, Princess ElŽonore, King Philippe of Belgium,  Prince Emmanuel, King Albert II, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Princess Astrid attend the Annual Christmas Concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Princess ElŽonore of Belgium recieves the Peace Light from Peace Child Niklas Lehner from Vorchdorf, Upper Austria prior to the annual Christmas Concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Princess Eleonore of Belgium was pretty in a red velvet pleated dress with matching red tights for the occasion and was given the duty of lighting the lanterns at the festivities

King Albert II attends the traditional Christmas concert 2018 at the Brussels Royal Palace.

Belgium's Princess Astrid and her father King Albert II attend the annual Christmas Concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

King Philippe of Belgium, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel attend the annual Christmas Concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

(L-R) Belgium's Queen Mathilde, opted for a chic pair of black pants and a wrap around white blouse, she added a touch of bling in the form of a diamante tear drops earrings and wore her hair in a bouffant style. Meanwhile, King Philippe looked his dapper best in a two piece suit complete with a burgundy tie, while their eldest daughter Crown Princess Elisabeth looked elegant in a black and white zig-zag printed dress for the occasion.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, who was studying in Wales, has returned to Belgium for Christmas, looked elegant in a black and white zig-zag printed dress for the Annual Christmas Concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

King Albert II during the annual Christmas concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth attends the annual Christmas concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium returned from her studies in Wales for the Christmas break, attends the annual Christmas concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth and Prince Gabriel attend the annual Christmas concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Belgium's Queen Mathilde, in a chic pair of black pants and a wrap around white blouse, she teamed with a pair of tear drop pearl earrings and wore her hair in a bouffant style. Meanwhile, her husband King Philippe looked dapper in a two piece suit complete with a burgundy tie, as they attend the Annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

(L-R) Belgium's Princess Leonore, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, King Philippe, Crown Princess Elisabeth, and Prince Emmanuel pose for family photos ahead of the annual  Christmas concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

(L-R) King Philippe of Belgium, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Prince Emmanuel attend the annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth attends the annual Christmas concert 2018 in the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium returned from her studies in Wales for the Christmas break attends the annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

Belgium's King Albert II, Crown Princess Elisabeth and Princess Astrid attend the annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

(from 7th left-right) Belgium's Prince Lorenz, Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, King Philip of Belgium and King Albert II attend the Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

(L-R)Belgium's Prince Gabriel, Queen Mathilde, and Princess Eleonore pose for family photos ahead of a annual Christmas concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were joined by their four children from left Prince Gabriel wearing a foot brace, Princess Eleonore, Prince Emmanuel and Crown Princess Elisabeth pose for family photos in front of the Palace's Christmas tree ahead of a Christmas concert 2018 in Brussels

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium were joined by their four children from left Prince Gabriel puts on a brave face while wearing a foot brace, Princess Eleonore, Prince Emmanuel and Crown Princess Elisabeth pose for family photos in front of the Palace's Christmas tree ahead of a Christmas concert 2018 in Brussels

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium returned from her studies in Wales for the Christmas break, looked elegant in a black and white zig-zag printed dress for the Annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Belgium's Queen Mathilde, in a chic pair of black pants and a wrap around white blouse, she teamed with a pair of tear drop pearl earrings and wore her hair in a bouffant style. Meanwhile, her husband King Philippe looked dapper in a two piece suit complete with a burgundy tie, as they attend the Annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium wore her hair in a bouffant style, she accessorized her looks with a pair of tear drop pearl earrings attends the annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels

Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium looked elegant in a black and white zig-zag printed dress for the Annual Christmas Concert 2018 at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.