On May 26, 2026, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium took part in the memorial ceremony for the victims of the bus accident in Buggenhout. The commemoration was held at Saint Nicholas Church, while the public ceremony took place at Kerkplein. Following the ceremony, the King and Queen met with the victims and the emergency response teams who were among the first to arrive at the scene after the accident.
The accident occurred on May 26, 2026, when an SNCB train collided with a minibus belonging to 't Ros Beiaard at a level crossing in Buggenhout. Four people lost their lives and five others on board the minibus were seriously injured. For the occasion, Queen Mathilde wore a dark blue pleated short sleeve midi dress by Emporio Armani.
Are my eyes deceiving me or is Mathilda's slip/ petticoat
ردحذفtoo short for such a somber occasion?.
Cate.
Queen Mathilde!
حذفIt is Queen Mathilde (with an "e") and she is dressed very descently.
حذفYour eyes are deceiving you
حذفIt is a very approriate dress for the occasion
حذفPerhaps one should mention it was a schoolbus. There were 4 victims : 2 children, the chauffeur and a young woman responsable for guiding the children. There were also 5 seriously injured people.
ردحذفQueen Mathilde wore a beautiful and descent navy pleated dress by Emporio Armani. Black shoes and a black clutch. Despite the heat they were present again after a busy week hosting the Emperor and Empress of Japan. After the ceremony the king and queen met with the parents of the deceased children, the parents of the injured victims, the emergency services like the Red Cross and other rescue teams.
Thank you so much for information about this horrible accident 🌸
حذفAnon 14.39 Thank you for the intel. The accident sounded awful. Prayers for the deceased, and for the survivors.
حذفGreat dress gives her a nice silhouette.
ردحذفVery well dressed for the occasion. The berieved families will have been thankfull for their présence.
ردحذفI must have that dress!
ردحذفNo one could accuse the couple of not being present. After a week of hosting a state visit,they’re back on duty. QM looks appropriate for such a solemn occasion. I can’t imagine it being anything other than heartbreaking to have to see and hear the pain of loss the parents feel. Being royal isn’t always tiaras and banquets,as this couple have shown us.
ردحذفLowri.
A very reverent occasion and equally dressed as such. I'm glad to see her under petticoat is the same length as the dress. She looks dignified and graceful.
ردحذفI think the skirt of the dress has a lining. Most ladies these days are not wearing petticoats anymore.
حذفBeautiful and appropriate for the service. Q. Mathilde knows how to display due reverence and consideration.
ردحذفIsn't the dress a tad to big (size).
حذفOf course royals know what to wear in a grave ceremony like this, protocol governs mourning dress. What I find far more unusual and very symbolic is that the royal couple is HOLDING HANDS.
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Superbe robe d’Armani qui sied à merveille à la reine
ردحذفPour cette cérémonie, la reine a choisi un merveilleux modèle d’Armani qui lui sied à ravir !
ردحذف@09:14- that is not unusual for this couple, they invariably hold hands or link arms.
ردحذفTrue and it's nice to see.
حذفNot a good neckline for her and all the pleats are giving the old lady vibes.
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