Royal Recap: October 4th - October 10th

Royal Recap: October 4th - October 10th

Welcome to this week’s Royal Recap where we’ll take a look at the events we weren’t able to cover fully this week!

On Monday, King Carl-Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the University of Stirling in Scotland to learn more about the research project “Designing homes for healthy cognitive aging” of which the Silviahemmet Foundation is a partner.

On Friday, King Carl-Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended the reopening of an accessibility-adapted loop on the Sörmlandsleden which is a 100 km long hiking trail.


On Tuesday, Queen Mathilde was in Paris, France. She first attended the World Mental Health Summit as Defender of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Afterward, she met with Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, to discuss the outlook for the education sector after the pandemic.

Queen Mathilde also attended a working meeting with OECD officials on the quality of teaching and citizenship education, as well as mental health at school and at work.

Queen Mathilde wore a new dress with a Natan belt as well as her Christian Dior pumps and Rolex watch.

On Wednesday, Queen Mathilde visited the wellness area of L’Essentiel, a specialized division of the CHU UCL Namur for breast cancer patients.

Queen Mathilde wore a new Natan leaf-printed dress with a new Clio Goldbrenner (with thanks to ModeKoninginMathilde) and her Rolex watch.

On Thursday, Queen Mathilde met with Nyagoy Nyong’o, CEO of Fairtrade International, and Nicolas Lambert, Director of Fairtrade Belgium as part of Fairtrade's annual week. She received a Fair Card Award as recognition for her commitment to the most vulnerable.

Queen Mathilde wore a Natan outfit with her Rolex watch.

On Thursday evening, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited an exhibition showcasing the works of British artist David Hockney.

Queen Mathilde wore a new Meer Couture dress (with thanks to ModeKoninginMathilde) with her Christian Dior pumps, her Leysen earrings, and her Rolex watch.

On Friday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited the province of Luxembourg.

Queen Mathilde wore a new Natan dress with brown pumps, her Fabienne Delvigne clutch, and her Rolex watch.


On Wednesday, Queen Sofia presented the Fundación MAPFRE 2020 Social Awards to the singer Raphael, the ONCE Social Group, the Juanfe Foundation, and the professor of Insurance Law and Commercial Law, Abel B. Veiga.

She wore a new Escada blazer (with thanks to Nuria) with a Carolina Herrera bag.

On Thursday, Queen Sofia chaired a meeting of the International Circle of the Reina Sofia School of Music. The International Circle is an organ of the school which aims to promote the school internationally.

Queen Sofia wore a repeated Escada skirt suit with her Acosta bag.

On Thursday evening, Queen Sofia attended the opening concert of the Reina Sofía School of Music Course. The concert also marked the 30th anniversary of the School.

Queen Sofia wore a repeated Oscar de la Renta blouse.


On Thursday, new photos of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were shared to mark Grand Duke Henri’s 21st anniversary of his accession to the throne.

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa wore her Maison Rabih Kayrouz black dress.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visit Haslev

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visit Haslev

The Countess of Wessex attends Foundation of Light's Gala Awards Dinner

The Countess of Wessex attends Foundation of Light's Gala Awards Dinner