Matilde of Belgium
Matilde of Belgium, born on January 20, 1973, is the Queen of the Belgians, married to King Philippe. She is known for her charitable work and commitment to various social causes, including education and health. At the funeral of Pope Francis, she drew attention for wearing a pearl necklace, which sparked debate on social media regarding its appropriateness for the solemn occasion, reminiscent of her attire at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Philippe and Queen Matilde received various representatives of humanitarian associations active in Gaza.
O que se passa em Gaza é “uma vergonha para a humanidade”, diz rei belga | Monarquia
Portugal· 2025-07-22
Queen Matilde of Belgium was present during the greetings with the pope.
Papa León XIV saludó durante más de una hora a las delegaciones internacionales | Robert Prevost | Iglesia católica | Italia | Perú | Estados Unidos | Argentina | España | América Latina | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-05-18
Queen Matilde of Belgium wore a pearl necklace at the funeral, which sparked debate on social media regarding its appropriateness.
Errores de etiqueta, gestos provocadores y presencias inesperadas: las polémicas en el funeral del papa Francisco
Costa Rica· 2025-04-26
