Queen Mathilde of Belgium looks anything but blue in a gem-encrusted skirt as she attends music contest in Brussels
Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked the epitome of elegance as she stepped out at a music contest in Brussels.
The European monarch, 51, cut a sophisticated figure in a gem-encrusted blue skirt teamed with a V-neck long sleeved white blouse.
The mother-of-four swept her long blonde hair up into an elegant up-do and opted for a smattering of glamorous makeup.
Complimenting the tones of her dress, the royal donned smart blue heels and a pair of dazzling drop earrings.
Mathilde looked in great spirits as she attended the final concert of the Queen Elisabeth contest for violin at Bozar (the Centre for Fine Arts) in the capital of Belgium.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked the epitome of elegance as she stepped out at a music contest in Brussels
This year's competition was won by Ukrainian violinist Dmytro Udovychenko, who triumphed over 11 other finalists.
The musician will receive €25,000 and will also be loaned the priceless 1708 Huggins’ Stradivari violin for four years.
Although the competitions were originally only for pianists and violinists, the organisation now invites cellists and composers to compete too.
Music appears to be a passion of Queen Mathilde's - as the royal has her own classical music singing competition, which also has a €25,000 prize.
Queen Mathilde's Voice Competition spreads over three days, where competitors performed at the Brusells Centre for Fine Arts with La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra.
The event is one of the most prestigious classical music competitions in the world for young musicians around the globe.
It takes place every year and rewards four category, piano, cello, singing and violin, which take turns every year.
55 young singers from 19 countries competed for the winning title last year, as the competition marked its 35th edition.
The European monarch, 51, cut a sophisticated figure in a gem-encrusted blue skirt teamed with a V-neck long sleeved white blouse
The mother-of-four swept her long blonde hair up into an elegant up-do and opted for a smattering of glamorous makeup
Complimenting the tones of her dress, the royal donned smart blue heels and a pair of dazzling drop earrings
It comes after Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium joined her three younger siblings yesterday as they headed to cast their vote in the the Belgian general and regional elections, as well as the European Parliament elections.
Elisabeth, 22, the Oxford-educated eldest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde smiled as she submitted her ballot paper at a polling station in the Laeken district of Brussels.
The heir to the Belgian throne, who has a degree in History and Politics, was dressed casually in an open-neck, beige jumper, navy trousers and navy Adidas trainers with a tan cross-body bag.
She wore her highlighted hair loose and tucked behind her ears to reveal a pair of large earrings.
Princess Elisabeth was accompanied by her brothers, Prince Gabriel, 20, and Prince Emmanuel, 18, and her sister Princess Eléonore, 16, all of whom queued patiently to enter the polling station.
The voting age in Belgium was lowered to 16 in 2022, making Sunday's elections the first that Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore were eligible to participate in.
The three younger royal children were also dressed in casual clothes with Prince Gabriel opting for a coral polo shirt, blue jeans and white trainer and Prince Emmanuel sporting a grey sweatshirt, beige chinos and a pair of Nike trainers.
Mathilde looked in great spirits as she attended the final concert of the Queen Elisabeth contest for violin at Bozar (the Centre for Fine Arts) in the capital of Belgium
Fresh-faced Princess Eléonore, meanwhile, chose a green, sleeveless jumper paired with white trousers and matching trainers.
In Belgium it is compulsory for over-16s to vote in the elections for the European Parliament, the Chamber of Representatives and Community and Regional Parliaments.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will stay neutral in the election and not cast their vote, however other royals can.
One of Europe's most accomplished young royals, Princess Elisabeth will be heading off to Harvard University later this year.
Prior to earning her degree from Oxford University, Princess Elisabeth attended the famous UWC Atalantic college in Wales, which is a favourite among European royals and has been dubbed the 'hippie Hogwarts'.
