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Mathilde (born Jonkvrouw Mathilde d'Udekem d'Acoz [matild dyd(ə)kɛm dakɔ]; 20 January 1973) is Queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Philippe. She is the first native-born Belgian queen. She has founded and assisted charities to decrease poverty in the country.
- Count Patrick d'Udekem d'Acoz
- Countess Anna Maria Komorowska
Apr 30, 2024 · Mathilde, queen of Belgium, consort of Philippe, king of Belgium, and mother of Princess Elisabeth (born 2001), the heir to the Belgian throne. She was the first Belgian-born queen in the country’s history. Her other children included Prince Gabriel (2003), Prince Emmanuel (2005), and Princess Eléonore (2008).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 20, 2023 · Learn about the childhood, education and career of Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who married Prince Philippe in 1999. Discover her noble origins, multilingual skills, passion for children and how she met her husband.
Jan 20, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Queen Mathilde, the first Belgian-born queen consort, who celebrates her 50th birthday on January 20th. Discover her background, education, marriage, children, charitable causes and global engagements.
Jan 24, 2023 · By Hope Coke. 24 January 2023. MICHEL GRONEMBERGER/ROYAL PALACE BRUSSELS/Shutterstock. 20 January marked the 50th birthday of Queen Mathilde, wife of King Philippe of Belgium. In celebration of the happy milestone, the Belgian royal family released two elegant new portraits of Mathilde – including one that graces a new commemorative stamp.
- Hope Coke
Dec 11, 2023 · Monday, 11 December 2023. By Maïthé Chini. Queen Mathilde of Belgium and King Philippe of Belgium. Credit: Belga/Benoit Doppagne. For the first time, Belgium's King Philippe bares his soul in a unique documentary about his ten years on the throne, which will be broadcast by Flemish and Walloon broadcasters VRT and RTBF from Friday.
Sep 14, 2023 · The Belgian royals visited the Vatican in September 2023 to discuss matters of common interest and some issues of an international nature, such as the war in Ukraine. They also expressed satisfaction at the good relations between the Holy See and Belgium, highlighting the role of Christian faith and the Catholic Church.
