Letter of thanks from Queen Mathilde to the author of « Ada, The striped leoger ».

The author of « Ada, The striped leoger » received a special letter at the beginning of December 2024: a letter of thanks from Queen Mathilde, sent by ambassador Machteld Fostier, secretary to Her Majesty.

In this letter, the ambassador wrote: « Her Majesty the Queen has entrusted me with the task of thanking you sincerely for the book that you were kind enough to offer her ». This token of gratitude demonstrates not only royal recognition, but also the attention Queen Mathilde pays to such pressing issues as violence against children. She underlined her respect for the work involved and congratulated the author on the production of this essential work.

A sensitive subject handled with care

« Ada, The striped leoger » deals with a particularly sensitive issue: violence against children. Awareness of this problem is vital in today's society, which is why the book has aroused great interest in Her Majesty. Her letter states that she « will read it with great interest », underlining once again the need to raise public awareness of this scourge.

Her Majesty Queen Mathilde's attention to ‘Ada, the tiger leopard’ is an honour that reflects her values of compassion and social responsibility. In thanking the author through ambassador Machteld Fostier, she emphasised the importance of raising public awareness of fundamental issues such as child protection.