The Belgian Royal Family celebrated the Engagement of the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz with a Ball at the Royal Château de Laeken on this day in 1999, 25 years ago, a few weeks after their Engagement and only a few weeks before the Wedding.
The Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz
King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium
💕 25 years ago #OTD
Prince Philippe & Mathilde d'Udekem held their engagement party at the castle of Laeken. It was broadcast live on Belgian TV.
(There was also an engagement ball, completely private) pic.twitter.com/MlsdO7IkMw
— Queen Mathilde Blog (@BlogMathilde) November 13, 2024
💕 25 years ago #OTD
Prince Philippe & Mathilde d'Udekem held their engagement party at the castle of Laeken. It was broadcast live on Belgian TV.
(There was also an engagement ball, completely private) pic.twitter.com/MlsdO7IkMw
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCSnoz-AlEv/?img_index=1
While the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz had been in a relationship since 1996, it has been a secret kept from the public, who only found out when the Engagement was announced.
The Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz were joined by members of the Belgian Royal Family and the d’Udekem d’Acoz Noble Family, who were further ennobled hereditary title of Count/Countess extended to the bride’s father, uncles, and all their descendants.
The Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz got married in December, and have four children, acceding to the Belgian Throne in 2013, following the abdication of King Albert II.
Nine Provinces Tiara
Laurel Wreath Tiara
Wolfers Necklace Tiara
Queen Elisabeth’s Diamond Bandeau
Earrings
Diamond Fringe Earrings
Wedding Earrings
Diamond Scroll Earrings
Tunisian Parure
Aquamarine Earrings
Diamond Earrings
Other Jewels
Diamond Waterfall Brooch
Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Diamond Floral Bracelet
