Queen Mathilde of Belgium

Queen Mathilde of Belgium born Mathilde Marie Christiane Ghislaine d'Udekem d'Acoz on 20 January 1973, is the Queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Philippe, who ascended the throne following the abdication of his father, King Albert II, on 21 July 2013. She is the first Belgian-born Queen consort of the Belgians, and the only one with noble parents among the current queens consort of Europe.

I've been struck by the children's own desire to solve their problems.
~ Queen Mathilde of Belgium

Quotes

• Your work creates a foundation for these children's future, ... But most of all, I've been struck by the children's own desire to solve their problems.
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• The homework is obviously in Dutch. I adapt myself accordingly. The kids just think in Dutch.
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