Royal Titbits #8

In June 2024, Mathilde's lady-in-waiting, Countess Véronique de Limburg Stirum was appointed the new Director of "Demeures Historiques", a Belgian association of private owners of stately homes and gardens. Prince Lorenz formerly was Honorary President of Demeures Historiques.

To mark the occasion there was a ceremony at the château of Corroy-le-Château, owned by the marquis de Trazegnies.

During the festive period in December, court shared this video on instagram where we can see Mathilde making a tour as the royal palace is being decorated for Christmas.

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Flashback: Third Trade Visit to China

17 June 2007

Visit to a Magritte exhibition at the NAMOC in Beijing.

18 June 2007

At the University of Beijing.

Princess Mathilde got to see a diamond jewellery design show. 

19 June 2007

Unveiling ceremony at the construction site of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) in Beijing's Dashanzi Art District.

Philippe & Mathilde were flanked by the Belgian owners, Myriam & Guy Ullens.

20 June 2007

A visit to the forbidden city of Shenyang.

At the School of Hope, part of a Chinese youth development foundation in the city of Shenyang.

21 June 2007

Princess Mathilde visited SOS Children, a centre for disadvantaged children in the city of Chengdu Canton.

Photo opp in a tourist park near Chengdu Canton.

22 June 2007

At her arrival at Hong Kong airport, Princess Mathilde was welcomed by a young Belgian girl.

A visit to the garden of Nan Lian in Hong Kong.

Promo event at a jewellery shop in Hong Kong.

23 June 2007

Posing for the press in front of the island of Hong Kong, and answering questions from reporters.

Gala dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel of Hong Kong, organized by the Belgian-Luxembourg chamber of commerce.