Corona: World Economic Forum Agenda 2021

29 January 2021

From her office at the royal palace, Queen Mathilde took part in the virtual panel discussion on the relaunch of social entrepreneurship post Corona, vaccinations and sustainable growth in Africa.

Flashback: Braille Library

29 January 2008

Princess Mathilde visited the VLBB, the Flemish Braille & Audio Library of Brussels, that celebrated its 30th year of existence.

Mathilde was nearly 7 months pregnant with her 4th child.

Flashback: Sint-Oda

28 January 2015

Queen Mathilde visited Sint-Oda, a residential care home in Overpelt for persons with a severe mental disability. 

The centre celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Le Toboggan

26 January 2021

Queen Mathilde visited "Le toboggan" in Mons, a residence for teenage girls who have been placed into care. 

Mathilde also visited the "Marsipulama" centre for teenage mothers who are facing difficult circumstances. The young moms have a home at the centre and are being prepared for an independent life with their child once they reach the age of 18.

All of these young women have suffered from the Corona restrictions.

Flashback: World Economic Forum 2011

29 January 2011

With Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.

Corona: Teachers

22 January 2021

Queen Mathilde had video conversations with various secondary school teachers from Brussels, Wallonia and Flanders. 

They discussed how the pandemic impacts on their teaching practice and how underprivileged children are or aren't coping. Their students' mental health was also on the agenda.

Corona: Teach for Belgium

22 January 2021

Queen Mathilde had a digital conversation with teachers of Teach for Belgium.