COMING UP Third Trade Visit to Turkey

10 May -14 May 2026

Queen Mathilde will be presiding a trade mission to Turkey, the first one since Princess Astrid stepped down from this function.

2012

From 2000 to 2013 (when she became Queen), Mathilde accompanied her husband who presided these very busy and versatile foreign visits twice a year. Mathilde had her own agenda, often focusing on social, medical, educational or cultural aspects. Together with Philippe, she also attended the many work meetings/breakfasts/lunches, receptions and meetings with leaders and heads of state.

For the first time, she will now be doing this solo until the time comes when Crown Princess Elisabeth (24), who's currently still a student at Harvard, will take over. It's generally expected this will be in 2027.

Mathilde's visited Turkey on a trade mission twice before, in 2004 and in 2012.