Family: Elisabeth at Exuberancia Tropical

28 November 2019

Queen Mathilde's sister was one of the guests at the Brasilian embassy in Brussels for Exuberancia Tropical's opening night. The works were made by Princess Maria Gabriela Orléans e Bragança ("Lelli") & her sister Princess Maria Teresa Orléans e Bragança ("Rezi").

Mathilde's sister, Countess Elisabeth d'Udekem, with her husband Marquis Alfonso Pallavicini and Marquise Sandro Pallavicino.

The artists: Rezi & Lelli Orléans e Brangança with the Brazilian ambassador & his wife.

Sofia Maduro Vollmer and Princess Maria Gabriela Orléans e Bragança, daughter of Prince Antonio Orléans e Bragança.

Count Alexander Stolberg-Stolberg, Maria Luisa Llano Cardenal and Caroline de Meester.

Countess Hubert d’Ursel (née countess Philippine de Liedekerke) and her daughter, Mme Hyacinthe de Lhoneux (née Countess Laetitia d'Ursel de Bousies).

Paul Dujardin of the Belgian Palais des Beaux Arts and his wife.

Preparing for the new Queen Elisabeth Competition

21 February 2020

Queen Mathilde attended piano, cello and jazz-saxophone masterclasses during a visit to the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

Several teachers at the Conservatoire Royal are former laureates of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, which will be dedicated to piano music this year.

Young Professionals: Farmers

20 February 2020

Queen Mathilde & King Philippe hosted a lunch for a group of young farmers at Laeken castle.

Antwerp Management School

20 February 2020

As SDG advocate for the UN, Queen Mathilde attended an event aimed at business schools and universities, on raising future generations and developing new business models in a sustainable manner, for a world coping with climate change and limited natural resources.

After giving a speech and participating in the debate, Mathilde met with students, teachers and CEOs.

Another Anti Bullying Project

19 February 2020

Queen Mathilde visited the horticultural school of Melle to get informed about their anti bullying projects.

video: https://www.hln.be/in-de-buurt/melle/koningin-mathilde-opgetogen-met-antipestbeleid-op-tuinbouwschool-melle~a91e5c70/?fbclid=IwAR0MJluAdiU1ciCwLAZeINVzrNjAFu8cUnzytLUPAz8hvJwdKV31Pyt4Tcw

Mass for Deceased Family Members 2020

17 February 2020

King Philippe & Queen Mathilde attended the annual mass for deceased members of the royal family, at the Notre Dame church of Laeken.

They were joined by former King Albert II & former Queen Paola.

"There's a lot of wind today!"

Queen Mathilde braving strong winds after the mass for the deceased members of the Royal Family pic.twitter.com/ClTUpkin8P

— Histoires Royales (@ActusRoyales) February 17, 2020

"My hands are cold. When I shake your hand, you warm me up!" is what Mathilde actually says.

Queen Mathilde to the kids: "My hands are cold. Hold your hands together and you’ll get warmer" pic.twitter.com/AppkcQRipw

— Histoires Royales (@ActusRoyales) February 17, 2020