As soon as she entered the Oudenaarde museum, Mathilde of Belgium already showed a big smile. No doubt she knows that the commitment she is about to honor will please her. This October 8, 2024, the wife of King Philippe went to this Belgian town located one hour west of Brussels to visit the exhibition Daisy. The emperor’s daughter between power and image. Dedicated to the life of Marguerite de Parma, the daughter of Charles V and the servant Johanna Van der Gheynst, the latter has taken up residence in the MOU, the museum of Audernarde, the city where the woman who was also regent of the The Netherlands.
Welcomed at the entrance to the building, the Queen then strolled through the aisles of the exhibition, truly immersed in the life of this extraordinary woman thanks to exceptional pieces that she cherished. Portraits, luxury objects purchased or ordered by her, all were scrutinized by Queen Mathilde for many minutes. This is the first time in 500 years that they have been brought together in a single place.
“This ode to Margaret of Parma, regent of the Netherlands from 1559 to 1567, takes an intimate look at her personal life and highlights her public action. The exhibition immerses the visitor in the 16th century, thanks to unique pieces, which are magnified by original music composed especially for the occasion”, specifies the Belgian royal palace on its website.
Queen Mathilde is the first person to visit this exhibition, which is visible until January 5, 2025. Next week, the Belgian sovereign couple will be in France as part of a three-day state visit whose program promises to be busy and exciting. What are the highlights to expect from this trip? Response on our site this Friday.
https://www.oudenaarde.be/fr/mou/margaretha
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