Jewels: Delicate Choker

This choker with delicate pearls is Mathilde's own.

Mathilde was seen wearing it while engaged to crown prince Philippe and during the first years of their marriage.

International Women's Day 2025

6 March 2025

For International Women's Day, King Philippe & Queen Mathilde had a group of Belgian women over for lunch at Laeken Castle.

Their guests were:

Radio presenter Katelijne Boon.
Diane Govaerts, CEO of transport company Ziegler.
Dr. Elvira Haezendock, Professor of Economics at VUB university.
Els Hertogen, Director of 11.11.11
Dominique Monami, Vice chairwoman of the Belgian Olympic Committee.
Trees Paelinck, Chairwoman of the board of Fairtrade Belgium.
Raymonde Yerna, President of Le Forem.
Fabienne Bayard, Chairwoman of the College of Courts and Tribunals.

Ajay Banga + Young Professionals: GPs

5 March 2025

Queen Mathilde had a meeting with Ajay Banga, chairman of the World Bank, at the royal palace in Brussels.

They discussed the integration of the SDGs in the World Bank's projects that are focused on quality education, health care and the empowerment of women and girls.

In the evening King Philippe & Queen Mathilde hosted a dinner for young GPs at their home of Laeken Castle.

Week van de Vrijwilliger

4 March 2025

For Volunteer Week, King Philippe & Queen Mathilde visited Mechelen, the town that's Europe's Volunteer Capital 2025.

After a reception at the city hall, the Royal Couple visited two associations that work with volunteers.

At "De Lage Drempel" people who live in precarious situations receive support and get to meet others. 

At "Circolito" Philippe & Mathilde met children who learn circus acts. 

video: https://www.rtv.be/actualiteit-en-nieuws/koningspaar-bezoekt-mechelen-tijdens-week-van-de-vrijwilliger