Belgium

Before they were royal: The life of Queen Mathilde of Belgium

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20th January 2023
In the series “Before they were royal,” we are taking a look at their young lives, education, and professional lives before gaining their royal title. This edition focuses on Queen Mathilde of the Belgians or Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz, as she was known before her marriage.Queen Mathilde of Belgium was born as Lady Mathilde Marie Christine Ghislaine d’Udekem d’Acoz on…
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Belgian Royal Palace releases new photos of Queen Mathilde on 50th birthday

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20th January 2023
The Belgian Royal Palace has released two new photographs of Queen Mathilde as she marks her 50th birthday today.The images were taken by Michel Gronemberger at the Palace of Laeken, and the second photograph features on BPost’s stamp for Her Majesty’s birthday.The first image sees the Queen in an all-white ensemble standing in the doorway of the palace, while the second…
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Queen Paola hands over important role to Queen Mathilde

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30th December 2022
Belgium’s Queen Paola is passing on one of her most important roles to her daughter in law.Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will take over as Honorary Chair of the Protection Committee of Missing Children Europe on January 1st 2023.Missing Children Europe is the European Federation for missing and sexually exploited children in Europe. It involves 27 countries and represents 32…
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Belgian Royal Palace unveils Christmas family photo

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15th December 2022
The Belgian Royal Palace has unveiled a new family photo for Christmas.King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are pictured with their four children in an image taken by Royal Palace photographer Bas Bogaerts. The family’s two dogs, Jeep – a white Westie – and Simba, also feature in this year’s photograph.The photograph of Their Majesties, Princess Elisabeth, 21, Prince…
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