Expo at Bouchout Castle Meise commemorates Princess Charlotte, the forgotten Empress of Mexico

On November 1, the Bouchout Castle in Meise will host the exhibition 'Adiós Mamá Carlota – A Forgotten Empress', commemorating Princess Charlotte, sister of King Leopold II, who lived there for 50 years. The exhibition is a collaboration between various organizations, including the Mexican embassy and the National Historical Museum in Mexico City. Charlotte, known as Carlotta in Mexico, was born in 1840 and married Archduke Maximilian, who became Emperor of Mexico in 1864. Their reign was short-lived due to conflicts, leading to Maximilian's execution in 1867. The exhibition features a timeline of her life, performances by actresses, and displays of felt dolls depicting scenes from her life. The commemoration year will include lectures, theater performances, and art projects, culminating in a second exhibition titled 'Viva Carlota'.