Week van de Zorg 2026

11 March 2026

For Health Care Week, Queen Mathilde visited De Kering in Malle, a residential care center for young people between the ages of 3 and 25. De Kering supports not only the child, but also the family and their network.

Mathilde helped prepare lunch (hete bliksem) while talking to some of the residents and their carers. We found out she likes spaghetti and most of all vegetables. 

Then it was on to other residents.

And as always, Mathilde took the time to say goodbye to all who were waiting for her outside.

video: https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/kijk/2026/03/11/video-malle-ter-loke-jeugdzorg-koningin-mathilde/

video: https://www.gva.be/regio/antwerpen/regio-antwerpen/malle/koningin-mathilde-kookt-hete-bliksem-bij-jeugdzorg-in-oostmalle-ze-deed-dat-niet-slecht-het-was-niet-haar-eerste-keer/140975960.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=dlvrit

Visit to the Province of Antwerp

10 March 2026

On their provincial visit, King Philippe & Queen Mathilde first visited the town Niel. At the University of Antwerp Science Park they visited various companies whose common denominator is a focus on health and environmental research.

Afterwards the royal couple visited Bornem, where they took the time to greet the population at the market square. 

The visit ended with a private lunch at the castle of Hingene, in the company of the mayor of Bornem, Greet de bruyn, and the governor of the province, Cathy Berx.

video: https://www.rtv.be/actualiteit-en-nieuws/na-73-jaar-nog-eens-een-koning-op-bezoek-bornem-honderden-mensen-begroeten

Flashback: CEGO

9 March 2007

Prince Philippe & Princess Mathilde visited CEGO, the Expertise Center for Experiential Education of KU Leuven University. 

Fashion Flashback: Elisabeth's Jackets

 

Najat Maalla M'jid + Women's Day 2026

5 March 2026

In her capacity as Advocate for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Queen Mathilde received Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children. They discussed her report on cyberbullying, which will be presented to the Human Rights Council next week.

Then, King Philippe & Queen Mathilde hosted a lunch for several women, a few days ahead of International Women's Day.

The invited guests were:
Dr Sofie Claerhout, forensic geneticist.
Michèle George, Paralympic rider.
Véronique Jacobs, Special Delegate of the World Bank Group to EU and NATO.
Caroline Lamarche, author.
Ellen Moons, Professor of Physics and Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, responsible for awarding the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and economics.
Christina Scheppelmann, intendant and artistic director of the Royal Theatre La Monnaie.
Tine Suykerbuyk, juvenile and family judge.
Kristel Verbeke, presenter and singer.

Caroline Lamarche and Berbel Baert, Secretary General of the House of His Majesty the King.