Engagement of Philippe & Mathilde

[Marengo]

i think it was only speculation in the tabloids. Nothing more.

 

[Stefan]

Could it be that the engagement wasn't supposed to be announced that specific day as according to the first link above the press got a hold of it and the formal announcement came the same day (although they managed to get the whole family together)? And if so, could that explain Mathilde's outfit? Especially the pictures from the back (see second link) look pretty bad.

Actually the announcement was on a if i remeber right Friday and the press conference was after the weekend a few days later.

 

[Linda_26]

Actually the announcement was on a if i remeber right Friday and the press conference was after the weekend a few days later.

The engagement was indeed announced on a Friday, 10th September 1999, while the official presentation of the future princess and photoshoot with the family took place three days later, on 13th September 1999

 

[Blog Real]

Engagement Ball:

Engagement Ball of the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz

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 #OnThisDay 25 years ago

royalwatcherblog.com

Engagement:

Engagement of the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz

The Belgian Royal Family announced the Engagement of Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, the Duke of Brabant and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz at the Royal Château de Laeken #OnThisDay 25 years ago

royalwatcherblog.com

 

[Moonmaiden23]

I didn't know much about the Belgian Royals at that time. But I do remember thinking how serene, elegant and lovely Philippe's bride-to-be was.

I thought she would make a perfect princess, and I was right.