Meet The New King and Queen: (left to right) Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium In OTHER Royal News (besides William and Kate Baby News!)...After a 20-year reign, 79-year-old King Albert of Belgium voluntarily abdicated the throne this past Sunday, July 21, passing down the crown to his son Philippe and Philippe’s wife, Crown Princess Mathilde. The first Belgian-born queen of the country, Mathilde hails from Bastogne, from a family of nobility: her father was the late Count Patrick d'Udekem d'Acoz, and her mother, Countess Anna Maria Komorowska. As the oldest of five children, Mathilde worked to establish herself early on. She studied speech therapy at Institut Libre Marie Haps and then held her own practice from 1995 until her marriage in 1999. Mathilde is also quite a Fashion Diva (this is why I am really interested!). She loves wearing Armani Prive--the Haute Couture arm of Giorgio Armani with suits beginning at around $40,000 if one were to order them!--as well as Natan, the Belgian fashion brand beloved by many Euro Royals. Royal Couple: Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium King Albert II and Queen Paola attending their last engagement as King and Queen of Belgium--Cathedral of St Michael and Saint Gudula Crying Queen: Queen Paola of Belgium--Cathedral of St Michael and Saint Gudula prior to the Abdication of her husband King Albert II Of Belgium Fan Queen: Queen Fabiola of Belgium (center) with Crown Princess (soon-to-be-Queen of Belgium, Mathilde--right)--Cathedral of St Michael and Saint Gudula prior to the Abdication Of King Albert II Of Belgium and Inauguration Of King Philippe For the Abdication Day Ceremonies on Sunday, Mathilde, sported a cream jacquard sheath dress with bias-cut collar, created by Natan and... Designer Edouard Vermeulen (right) To finish the ensemble, the new Queen of Belgium finished the ensemble with: An elegant Fabienne Delvigne hat Balcony Siblings: (Left to right) Princess Claire of Belgium, Prince Laurent of Belgium, Princess Astrid of Belgium and Prince Lorenz of Belgium stand before crowds on the palace balcony The Royal Family: The new King and Queen of Belgium stepped out in front of their subjects for the first time as Belgium's monarchs. Waving to the crowds of well-wishers, Philippe and Mathilde were joined by their four children, Elisabeth, Gabriel, Emmanuel and Eléonore, to mark the historic occasion--The children were dressed in matching outfits: Elisabeth, who is now first in line to the Belgian throne, and Eléonore wore similar cute red dresses and scarlet hair accessories while their brothers, Gabriel and Emmanuel, looked equally as smart in navy blue suits King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Queen Mathilde dazzles in a Natan couture dress with Dior pumps, a DVF clutch, and Armani earrings at the NATO New Year reception 2025.
Just 3 weeks ago the Belgian king Albert II announced his abdication from the throne in favor of his son Philippe who became the 7th king ...
Luxembourg State Visit to Belgium (Day 3)
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde pictured during their visit of the province Flemish Brabant. Visit of Videohouse, firm located in Vilvoor...
This week, the King and Queen of the Belgians headed to Paris to begin a state visit to France, and there was plenty of classic royal jewelry–and French couture!–on display. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
J'avais très envie de faire quelque chose avec ce si beau tissu... ... mais il est vrai qu'avec ces ours origami et tous ces sapins il fallait confectionner plutôt quelque chose pour l'hiver. Il me restait une belle chute d'un tissu polaire très très très doux après avoir fait une jolie couverture pour ce kit de…
Princess Elisabeth at the Belgian National Day celebrations on July 21, 2023
Countess Bride... Bride-and-Groom Perfect: Countess Helene d'Udekem d'Acoz, sister of Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Baron Nicolas Janssen This past Saturday, there was another royal wedding--well, let's just say "Sub-Royal" but Royal nonetheless. Countess Helene d'Udekem d'Acoz, sister of Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Baron Nicolas Janssen got married at the Eglise Saint Pierre in Bastogne Belgium. The bride wore a very traditional ivory fit-to-flare Princess Seamed gown with embroidered lace overlay, v-neckline and slight fluttery cap-length sleeves. Her veil was lace--the choice of Royals. Simple pearl earrings finished off her Bridal Look. Princess Mathilde of Belgium and Prince Philippe of Belgium--Duke of Brabant and Heir to the Belgium Throne were in attendance of course. Princess Mathilde wore a chic off-the-shoulder nude sheath dress with lace applique while her gray-haired Prince was in his traditional "Morning Suit". Anna Maria Komorowska, Mother of the Bride--and Princess Mathilde--looked très elegant in a light gray suit and stunning hat. Anna Maria is a Polish Noblewoman--her family--the Komoroskis--were members of Polish Aristocracy, darlings...One doubt and just take a look at the Vintage diamond necklace of hers!!! Priceless. Baroness Therese Bracht and Charles Antoine Janssen: They were some of the most superb-looking guests at the wedding. Love that dress and especially that Fascinator she is wearing. And let's just say that I bet those pearls are HERS!! Worth EVERY Euro!!! J'Adore his Boutonniere!!! (given to all the "A-List" Male Guests) Queen Fabiola of Belgium: Madrid Spain-born HM Queen Fabiola of Belgium attended--also in a light gray suit, matching tie-neck blouse, pashmina and printed stockings (girl's got style!). To finish her ensemble, she chose a Chanel quilted purse and gray heels. At almost 83 years old, she is still "working" the heels!!! Interesting to note that even though 60% of the Belgium population speak Dutch/Flemish, she has a difficult time with that language...
Armani Privé Spring 2024 Couture collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.
The royal wore a look from Armani Privé's spring 2024 couture collection.
