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Queen Mathilde of Belgium. 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
Apr 16, 2024 · Find out everything about the Belgian queen, her family, her style and her causes. See the latest photos and updates of Queen Mathilde and King Philippe, their four children and their royal events.
Oct 30, 2023 · Learn how Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde met, married, and kept their private lives private while fulfilling their public duties. Discover how Mathilde, a Belgian-born speech therapist, became the country's first native queen and a popular figure.
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.
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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 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.