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Chapel Fathers Oblaten Memorial Royal Family

During the First World War, the royal family stayed in De Panne.
They always attended Mass in the chapel of the Oblate fathers in the Kapellelaan, which is why this is called the Royal Chapel.
A memorial plaque in the chapel commemorates this period.

Text memorial plaque:

H.M. King Albert
H.M. Queen Elisabeth
HRH Prince Leopold
HRH Prince Karel
H.R.H. Princess Marie-Jose

Lived in this chapel
Served by the Oblate Fathers,
Divine services at
During the war 14-18

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Source

  • Text: Jhonny Bastiaensen
  • Photos: Jhonny Bastiaensen