Queen Mathilde attends UN General Assembly - Day 1

This weekend, Queen Mathilde is attending events during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. On Friday evening, she hosted a dinner for the Sustainable Development Goals Advocates.

©First Lady of Namibia

On Saturday, Queen Mathilde attended a meeting with young people attending the UN General Assembly as spokespeople for the young generation.

Starting the day at @UN Headquarters facilitating a conversation between Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium and a group of powerful young leaders. We had an insightful discussion on young people's well-being and mental health. Thank you! 🇧🇪🇺🇳 pic.twitter.com/jXt87n142T

— Felipe Paullier (@felipepaullier) September 21, 2024

She also took part in Spotlight Initiative’s high-level event on ending violence against women and girls.

Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, @BelgiumUN “It is a matter of fundamental respect for women, women's rights, and dignity. We need to work together so every woman and every girl lives free from violence.” pic.twitter.com/a5VkLGeJYI

— Spotlight Initiative (@GlobalSpotlight) September 21, 2024

Queen Mathilde also attended a meeting for SDG Advocates with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.

©UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

©UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

She also met with UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous.

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On Saturday, Queen Mathilde wore her Natan dress with her Natan pumps and her Fabienne Delvigne clutch. She also wore her Melissa Kandiyoti earrings and her Rolex watch.