Another Goddaughter

February 2023

In Belgium, when a family has seven sons in a row, they can ask the King to become godfather of their seventh son. Likewise, the Queen can become godmother of a seventh daughter if this is the family's wish.

This tradition dates back to the 19th century. It's not clear (to me) when it was started, but Queen Marie Henriette already practiced the custom.

Queen Mathilde has accepted to become godmother to another baby girl, from Molenbeek this time.

Catherine Moureaux, mayor of Molenbeek, Brussels posted this on her facebook.

"J'ai eu l'immense chance d'accueillir dans notre maison communale non pas 1 mais 2 filleuls du Roi Philippe et de la Reine Mathilde.  Ces 2 familles molenbeekoises ont eu l'honneur d'avoir comme parrain et marraine le Roi et la Reine 🖤💛❤️ car c’est un privilège accordé au 7ième enfant du même sexe d’un couple ! "

Court has confirmed this little girl is Mathilde's 13th goddaughter when it comes to this tradition. 
Likewise, King Philippe has 7 godsons.