Flashback: Trade Visit to China & Hong Kong

This was the first time Princess Mathilde accompanied her husband, Crown Prince Philippe on a trade visit. The couple had been married for 6 months.

4 May 2000

Philippe & Mathilde board the plane, leaving for a 12 day journey.

10 May 2000

Visit to the Forbidden City.

11 May 2000

Reception in Hong Kong.

 Gala dinner in a Hong Kong hotel.

12 May 2000

Visit to the Nautical School in Hong Kong.

Dinner hosted by Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-Hwa.

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