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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.
Apr 30, 2024 · Mathilde, queen of Belgium (born January 20, 1973, Uccle, Belgium) is the queen of Belgium, consort of Philippe, king of Belgium, and mother of Princess Elisabeth, the heir to the Belgian throne.
May 28, 2024 · All the latest news, photos and royal updates about Queen Mathilde of Belgium, wife of reigning King Philippe.
Jan 20, 2023 · In 1999, this quiet and unassuming young woman shocked Belgium and the world with the announcement that she was set to marry Belgium’s quiet heir, Prince Philippe.
Oct 30, 2023 · In the case of Belgium's King Philippe, royal watchers were charmed and relieved by his marriage to Queen Mathilde. They saw immediately that she brought to the table precisely what Philippe was conspicuously missing: charisma and a sense of ease when interacting with the public.
As Honorary Chair of the Queen Mathilde Fund, the Queen supports initiatives taken by young people for young people. The Queen is Honorary Chair of Child Focus, too, a foundation that works to prevent the disappearance and sexual exploitation of children.
Jan 24, 2023 · 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.
