Queen Mathilde of Belgium turned heads in a sophisticated midnight blue designer ensemble as she joined her husband, King Philippe, for the second day of their state visit to Norway.
The 53-year-old Belgian royal was visiting The National Museum in Oslo, where 'The Scream,' the most iconic work of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, is hanging, when she wore the velvet Dior gown.
Wandering through the halls, the striking outfit turned heads with its cut-out decolletage panel in a slightly darker shade of navy and its shimmer as she swished the skirt around her legs.
A classic design, the dress featured long sleeves and a flowing hem that hit the floor and covered any glimpse of her shoes. A belt made from the same material as the garment cinched her waist and clasped shut with a small buckle.
The mother-of-four accessorised her state visit look with a pair of diamond and sapphire Art Deco earrings that she had previously worn with another outfit.
Her husband matched her energy, wearing a velvet, double-lapelled tuxedo jacket of his own in black over the top of a crisp white shirt and black dickybow. He added a pair of black suit trousers and some patent leather dress shoes.
© Getty ImagesSo far, the state visit has included a packed program of official engagements, from ceremonial welcomes in Oslo to bilateral meetings focused on security, sustainability, and international relations.
© Getty ImagesA recycled moment
The queen's dress was a beloved item from her stellar wardrobe, as she had already worn the Dior garment in 2024 during a dinner with the French President Emmanuel Macron.
Her outing in her dress was during the Belgian royals' three-day state visit to France on the evening of 14 October of that year. The dinner was hosted by the French head of state and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Belgium's Prince Gabriel was also present at the state dinner.
© Getty ImagesDuring her time in France, she accessorised her state dinner look with the same pair of diamond earrings and carried a remarkably similar tiny navy clutch bag, with the only difference being her tight up-do hairstyle.
At the time, the king followed his wife's lead and matched her dress in a navy suit that featured a double-breasted blazer and light blue tie. He wore very similar shoes to the ones he sported in Oslo.
