Without revealing the gown so as not to breach the confidentiality clauses inherent in a royal commission, the theatre piece exposes the human dimension of craftsmanship.
'Lacrima' at the CCB: the work behind a royal gown
Friday, 26 December 2025RSS
Context & Explainers
Belém is the presidential palace (Palácio de Belém), the official residence and workplace of Portugal's president; it has served as the presidential seat since 1911 and sits in the Belém district of Lisbon near the Tagus River. The incoming president will be sworn in there on 9 March, and those in Lisbon may see public events or media coverage around the palace during the inauguration.
