On August 8, 2023, Queen Paola of Belgium, accompanied by Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas, attended a commemoration event held on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster in Charleroi.
The Marcinelle mining disaster occurred at the Bois du Cazier coal mine at Marcinelle in Belgium on 8 August 1956. 262 people, of 11 different nationalities, died due to a fire which destroyed the mine. That day, 136 of those miners who lost their lives were Italian.
Nice to see her out with her handsome grandsons. She looks good. Pretty scarf but I think her sautoir is a bit too long for her.
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Indeed, it seems like years since I saw her on this website.
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To T: Paola was actually present, with her husband, at the National Day Celebrations, on 21st July. And this year she carried out several public engagements (see the Belgian Royal Palace social media and website), despite her health problems
DeleteA very classy lady, always dressed well. Age has not diminished her beauty.
ReplyDeleteLes jumeaux sont bien charmants en compagnie de leur grand-mère qui est vaillante afin d'assister à cette commémoration !
ReplyDeleteNice to see Queen Paola still carrying out royal duties.
ReplyDeleteShe is 86 years old and is of Italian origins.
Dressed correctly for this sad occasion.
In her youth, she was hailed as one of the leading beauties of Europe.
Would be nice to know if her necklace (sautoir) has any significance.
(Good morning Tulipe33).
She has handsome grandsons.
Exactly, @ Deadeggs.
DeleteQueen Paola, nee Paola Ruffo di Calabria,- an Italianol region in southern Italy- belonged to the aristocratic family of the Ruffo di Calabria (it is just part of her descendance).
You can still see the beautiful residence of the Ruffo di Calabria located on a sort of high hill in Scilla (Calabria)
I saw it once, very interesting.
Besides, Scilla Is a very picturesque town and the sea Is just spectacular especially at sunrise at sunset.
Paola was really hailed as one of the most outstanding beauties in Europe when she was young.
Nice to see her grandsons escorting her on this commemoration event.
A very , very sad occasion indeed, a mining disaster which will never be forgotten.
à oeufs morts 09/08/2023 15:25
DeleteBonjour à vous ; je vous adresse ce petit commentaire sur lequel vous noterez que "Tulipe33" a été remplacé ; cela ne va pas empêcher de continuer à échanger quelques propos sur le monde de la mode dont les bijoux hi, hi ; dans la région du Sud-Ouest de la France, il fait assez chaud ; j'espère que nous n'allons pas subir les mêmes
incendies comme l'été dernier ; c'était intenable car cela se répercutait
jusque dans Bordeaux et même les environs. Dans l'attente de vous lire !!
Queen Paola has recovered well from all her health problems. On the video I saw in the Belgian media she walks better and better with her walking stick. She was very much loved by the Italian coal miner's that worked in Belgium. They could talk to her in their own language. She is the right person to be at the Commemoration in Marcinelle. She looks lovely in her navy dress. The white long necklace brings a bit of contrast. Rose
ReplyDeleteQueen Paola was a style icon in her day!
ReplyDeleteAymeric and Nicolas are children of Laurent and Claire. They are giants, and she is now so small. Very courageous from her, but she felt she had to come because most victims were Italian.
ReplyDeleteVery handsome grandsons, one looks exactly like mom - Princess Claire and the other looks like dad Prince Laurent.
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Quand on a été si belle...cela ne doit pas être facile de vieillir...!
ReplyDeleteThis is an elegant look for Paola, also great navy color. also, nice scarf. Her grandsons are very tall, nice young men. css
ReplyDeleteQueen Paola looks lovely, a sombre visit to remember. Very handsome young men, lovely grandson's both beautifully groomed and attired.
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