Corona: Video Calls with Enabel & Allez, Chantez!

11 February 2021

Queen Mathilde had digital meetings from home with Enabel and Allez, Chantez!

Flashback: Les Perce-Neige

11 February 2015

Queen Mathilde visited Les Perce-Neige in Jambes, a therapeutic day centre for children with multiple physical handicaps.

It was the second visit Mathilde made to the centre, she'd visited in 2003 as well: https://queenmathilde.blogspot.com/2021/11/flashback-les-perce-neige.html

Extra security measures were taken as there was an augmented terror alert in Belgium.

Flashback: Symposium on Vaccination

10 February 2012

Princess Mathilde attended the 10th edition of a symposium on vaccination and the protection of life, organised by the CEV at the University of Antwerp.

Comeos

9 February 2021

Queen Mathilde attended a round table talk on Belgian fashion and retail, organized by Comeos in Auderghem, Brussels.

Themes that were discussed: the impact of the pandemic, sustainability, online sales and future perspectives.

Flashback: Rozemarijn

8 February 2007

Crown Prince Philippe & Princess Mathilde visited Rozemarijn in Keerbergen, a daycare centre for mentally disabled adults.

Corona & Bullying

5 February 2021

Queen Mathilde had various video calls with experts on bullying. She talked to teachers and pupils on how COVID-19 has had an influence on bullying in their daily lives.

Mathilde also talked to student advisors on how the health crisis has affected children's progress at school, and how it can affect their well being.

Flashback: Visiting Families of Soldiers

4 February 2001

Princess Mathilde was at the Military Barracks de Hemptinne in Heverlee to meet families of the Belgian soldiers stationed in Kosovo.

Residence: French Holiday Home

Because of a critical question posed by an opposition member at the local council of the French Ile d'Yeu it became clear that King Philippe & Queen Mathilde have bought a holiday home on the French island.

Philippe used the pseudonym "Philippe Legrand" to buy a derelict house in 2019 on the West side of the island. Renovations are taking place. 

A permit was also granted to enlarge an existing outbuilding by 10 m², bringing its total surface to 40 m². This building is meant for the royal family's protection staff and equipment. The permit was granted by the local council, based on a French legal prerogative for security reasons.

The Belgian royal family have been enjoying summer trips to the French island for over 10 years now, often with friends. So far they rented a holiday home from a Belgian owner.

Flashback: Greek State Visit to Belgium

1 February 2005

Crown Prince Philippe & Princess Mathilde welcomed president Costiss Stephanopoulos and his wife at Melsbroek military airport.

Welcome ceremony at the Place des palais, Brussels.

Gala banquet at the castle of Laeken.

2 February 2005

Reception hosted by the Greek president.