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Mathilde appears to be wearing the base of the Nine Province Tiara with the blue dress she wore to Guillaume's pre-wedding dinner.
I agree. But a TV report about the denial of human rights in China last night, especially by this particular president and the mistreatment he puts upon fellow countrymen/-women who speak their mind, made me very sensible about this issue once more.
As I said before, being head of state of a democratic country I would also play the diplomatic game for the benefit of my country although my instincts would demand to stay away for sick leave...
Still I think the western countries are very hypocritical about human right issues: On the one hand they shower human right activists with awards, such as the nobel peace prize, to snub their respective leaders, but on the other hand we invite these leaders with all honours when it comes to trade businesses...
4th in line to the British throne gets all sorts of flack from Amnesty International and the media for a weekend in Kazakstan - but there is no trade involved
King of the Belgians (by Government request) hosts visit for Chinese President - hopeful of trade, income and jobs
Has there been complaints in Belgium from the media or Amnesty?
I like the bottom part of the nine provices tiara worn on it's own but I was hoping to see Mathilde in the full tiara tonight-disappointed.
I quite agree with you. It would have really surprised me, if she had worn the full version for the visit of the president of a republic. We tiara watchers just need to be more patient.I think we will only see the full version during a state visit of another monarch.
"Poor" Queen of Belgium has less and modest tiaras to choose than some deposed Queens...
"I think we will only see the full version during a state visit of another monarch"
I hope they will soon start to make "real" state visits abroad!
That shade of blue complements her so well, I think that's a recycled dress from another gala, right?
It is unfortunate that no one else from the Belgian royal family attended the banquet.Imo, Mathilde makes the bandeau of the Nine Provinces Tiara look very beautiful.
But it is a pity that not even Astrid and Lorenz are there.
The Belgian royal residencies are huge and impressive. I really hope that Fabiola will bequeath her jewels to Mathilde so that there will be a jewellery collection to match for Princess Elisabeth one day. Although Fabiola only has two tiaras they are versatile and can be set with different stones and she also has some stunning necklaces, earrings etc so fingers crossed.
Forget about Fabiola's tiarasThe Belgian royal residencies are huge and impressive. I really hope that Fabiola will bequeath her jewels to Mathilde so that there will be a jewellery collection to match for Princess Elisabeth one day. Although Fabiola only has two tiaras they are versatile and can be set with different stones and she also has some stunning necklaces, earrings etc so fingers crossed.
Whatever we think about human rights in China (and I am sure the King and Queen have their own thoughts) it is thee economic superpower in the world today bar none. Phillipe and Mathilde therefore have to do what they can to ensure that Belgium establishes the best trade links it possibly can with that country. To have the Chinese president as their first visiting head of state since they came to the throne is a massive test, no question. I hope that everything goes well, especially the showpiece Royal Banquet tonight which is the main event.
shouldn't the dress code suppose to be highly formal on this kind of occasions? white ties and gala uniforms for men, long dresses and tiaras with orders for women? I was one of the pictures about and there's Andre Flahaut (president of the Chamber of Representatives) wearing a plain business suit. and why the President isn't wearing the Order of Leopold King Philippe gave to him yesterday?
I'm quite confused tbh
at the end of the day, it is up to the person whether or not they wear orders. It is nice to wear an Order that has been gifted to you, but not mandatory.
As for the dress code, to each their own. There's always someone who doesn't quite fit with the dress code.
Forget about Fabiola's tiaras
70% inheritance taxes mean only one - all tiaras will be sold