| On December 16, 2019, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Grand Duke Henri attended the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge (also known as Battle of the Ardennes). The ceremony was attended by veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and high-level delegations from the countries that participated in the battle. The ceremony took place at the Mémorial du Mardasson in Bastogne. The battle was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, and took place from 16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945. It was launched in eastern Belgium, northeast France, and Luxembourg towards the end of the war in Europe. |
| King Philippe, Queen Mathilde and Grand Duke Henri attended a commemoration ceremony in Hamm (Luxembourg), held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge, in the presence of veterans and authorities of the countries whose forces fought during this battle. |
| The ceremony was organized by the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and took place at the American Cemetery of Hamm where the war hero, General George Patton, is buried together with 5,072 other American soldiers. The ceremony was the second part of the commemoration day for the Battle of the Bulge, the first part being the ceremony at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne in the morning. |
The Queen on this occasion looks just as everybody expects her to look, or even greater: elegant, queen-like, beautiful, sophisticated, sternly and since she's a tall woman, the warm, subdued red shade lets her stand out agreeably.
ReplyDeleteHer coat gives the impression of being modern, but not stylish, and the matching hat is maybe not the very very best choice, but appropriate.
Katrin
Queen Mathilde doesn't look good in any hat.
ReplyDeleteAva
Personally, not fond of this color on her.
ReplyDeleteI like the color quite suitable for season & weather today, design more questionable for her. I prefer shorter coats for her.
DeleteMathilde est joliment vêtue.
ReplyDeleteToutefois,trop de rouge tue le rouge.
Belle harmonie de cette jolie couleur Bordeaux tant dans le chapeau, le manteau, le foulard, les gants.. Tout est parfait jusqu'aux escarpins !!!
ReplyDeleteA nother day to remember in not a very distant dark History in Europe. I like the Queens hat and coat combination. Nice to see this day being remembered at least by two Royal houses. I think the VP Mike Pence should have represented the USA not Pelosi. We shall never forget.
ReplyDeleteOh we hear very little about Pence here in Europe. I also appreciate remembrance about these dark days.
DeleteMy Grandpa was a scout in the BOTB, and was consequently hit with shrapnel in the head, arm, and back. Was shipped to a British hospital, and he came back to America in October 1945. Received a Purple Heart for his injuries. He never talked about his experiences in that Battle, which must have been horrific.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see the rememberance of this Battle. The Queen does look lovely.
Royalty fan
DeleteI know this is a fashion blog. I just want to remind Marybeth in Florida, that all the war's, through the ages, were horrific, brutal.
The Queen looks lovely, the colour suits her well. She looks very elegant and dignified. Love her pearl drop earrings.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great look for Mathilde. The color is lovely. The coat is fantastic. I like she went monochromatic, classy. I don't mind the hat, it is simple, non-fussy.
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