Elisabeth

The future queen looks the picture of regal elegance on her milestone birthday.

Her light brown hair has been left flowing, styled in loose waves, while a subtle smokey eye and graphic gold earrings lend a dose of glamour. 25 October is a special milestone for the Belgian Royal Family, as Princess Elisabeth – the country’s future queen – turns 21. With the new release of Netflix series The Empress, a period drama focused on the life of Queen Sissi, Tatler asks, who was the real empress?