Prince Amedeo weds in Rome

Belgium’s Prince Amedeo married Italian aristocrat Elisabetta Rosboch von Wolkenstein in one of Rome's oldest churches on Saturday.

The 28-year-old royal, who is sixth in line to the throne, is the eldest grandchild of the abdicated King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium. He is the nephew of King Philippe.

The wedding was a family affair, with Amedeo's grandparents and aunt and uncle King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, all in attendance. It was held in the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere that dates back to the 4th century AD and houses dazzling 12th century mosaics.

The prince, son of Belgian Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz, announced his engagement to 26-year-old journalist Elisabetta, also known as Lili in February this year and the couple married in the bride's home town. Amedeo arrived accompanied by Astrid, and the bride came with her father Hector Rosboch Von Wolkenstein.

Lili will take on the title Her Royal Highness Princess Elisabetta of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este, and they will live in Brussels.