Queen Mathilde arrived in New York City to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), in her capacity as Advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Queen met with the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and with Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.
Queen Mathilde also spoke on behalf of Belgium on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on women’s rights. In addition, she participated in a meeting of the international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children and attended a reception hosted by the foundation of UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. On this occasion, the Queen wore a bespoke long crocheted cotton guipure dress by Natan.
The green trousers and blouse look beautiful on queen Mathilde !!
ReplyDeleteThat green outfit is hideous. Mathilde is already short-waisted, and this outfit does her no favors. Natan fails 9 times out of 10.
ReplyDeleteI don't really like the blouse, however I find your strong criticism largely excessive. I would appreciate some more re-wear from Qn Mathilde.
DeleteIt’s not hideous; it’s not to your taste. Hideous is really string, eh?! I love the colour of the blouse on her.
Deleteoh dear, the high neckline on this very pretty lace dress is far too constricting a look for Mathilde (esp. pic 4); the dress needs a lower neckline; combined with a different waist/bodice design to create better shaping around the middle.
ReplyDeleteThe sheer green chiffon top with the sequins is so alluring and ought to look divine... but alas, it is shapeless, chest-flattening and boxy. The chiffon fabric is dragging every which way, and I do not think any alterations could salvage it. The difficulty is probably caused by the sequins - too many and too heavy for the delicate fabric base. However, I must say that the pants are perfection. Lyra
I agree about the high neckline; yes it gives a too constricting look for Mathilde. Only few women can wear that with success.
DeleteThis dress would be great with another neckline. I'm choking just looking at it. Am also questioning the choice for September in NYC.
DeleteLa reine Mathilde est tout simplement ravissante dans cette robe guipure. Juste un commentaire sur la photo no. 4, la posture de la dame en tailleur bleu est affreuse à comparer avec celle de la reine.
ReplyDeleteJacky
Had a second look at photo 4, oh my, but it did make me chuckle.
DeleteOh, dear, I really think both outfits must look quite strange in New York City especially at this time of the year and doing serious business at the United Nations. The lace dress seems fit to be part of a wedding party and makes Queen Mathilde look heavy. The green outfit probably would fit right into a beach party in Florida. The color doesn't flatter her at all and it looks baggy and cheap. She usually dresses so beautifully so I can't imagine how she chose these clothes. In the dark?
ReplyDeleteIn New York, black is always a good color. The white lace is a bit much.
Delete13:46 I see things the opposite way. I think the green on her is beautiful - although in the photos the trousers seem a different hue. The dress I think is gorgeous on her, and she looks very professional there speaking at the podium. I’m pretty sure the clothes were chosen in the light, and very well.
DeleteThat dress does not flatter her. And it looks uncomfortable. Not her best moment. As for the green outfit, I’m sure they were dyed and constructed to be worn together but I don’t think the green top and the green pants are complementary.
ReplyDeleteShinystuffbuff, I love your nickname!
DeleteWhat a beautiful and feminine dress.
ReplyDeleteSo shocked to see that it is from the dreaded Natan!
Perfect accessories.
Cate.
Mathilde is always lovely in white or cream. She looks smashing here, although perhaps could have had the waist brought in a little as there seems to be a little extra material there under the bust. The most beautiful way to see clothes is always in movement and indeed the most flattering shot of her and the dress is the photo of her crossing the road.
ReplyDeleteTrès joli ce haut vert de Natan que je verrais bien avec une jupe droite blanc cassé ou même un pantalon vert !
ReplyDeleteThe high neck and the bulky waistline/bust of the white dress are not flattering, and a white, lace dress in NYC in late September looks quite odd. The green outfit is somewhat better, in terms of color and silhouette.
ReplyDelete-Royal Watcher
Mathilde looks beautiful and very youthful with her hair up.
ReplyDeleteI actually quite like the cream dress in Crocheted Cotton, but not for this occasion (a speech at the UN). It would be more appropriate for a summer garden party.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not the green outfit! Bussiness formal style woul be better.
Stephanie
Queen Mathilde took a plane on sunday and assisted at the Diner yesterday evening. On that occasion she wore a beautiful red/orange dress by Dries Van Noten. Her golden earrings were embellished with citrine' and "ambre".
ReplyDeleteI am thinking the dress, though it looks heavy, is perfect for a fall day in New York. It is an elevated look, and this type of lace seems to be prominent these days. As mentioned above there seems to be a bit too much fabric above the waist, however it could be the stiffness of the lace causing this buckle. I love the green outfit, pants are perfect, she wears this colour well, and I like that everything is not skin tight. So it is a bit boxy in appearance, just a different style.
ReplyDelete16:14 continues : I forgot to mention the bracelet she wore with the green outfit : its name is "The enchanted forest" by Christine Bekaert.
ReplyDeleteElles se mettent toutes à porter des robes en dentelle blanche.
ReplyDeleteSeules Charlène est sublime et Letizia magnifique. Tout est question de goût
Froufrou
The Natan green outfit is ghastly. The top and the bottom green colors do not coordinate. Nothing wrong with Queen Mathilde.
ReplyDeleteI like the Natan dress, athough I think i would have preferred it without the high neck,maybe more of a boat neck style.
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of the green ensemble. Not one of HM flattering choices.
Lowri.
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