Queen Mathilde of Belgium appeared effortlessly regal as she stepped out alongside husband King Philippe for a visit to Muscat in Oman today.
Mother-of-four Mathilde, 49, stunned in a floor-lengthy burgundy dress paired with a matching veil and gold accessories, as she arrived at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on the second day of their official visit to the Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates.
The monarch perfectly complemented her outfit with a matching face mask, finishing off the ensemble with gold accessories and red heels.
Meanwhile King Philippe looked equally polished in a navy suit with a patterned tie as they joined officials today.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium appeared effortlessly regal as she stepped out alongside husband King Philippe for a visit to Muscat in Oman today
The monarch perfectly complemented her outfit with a matching face mask, finishing off the ensemble with gold accessories and red heels
Mathilde wore her veil loosely to give a glimpse of her chic up-do hairstyle and appeared fresh-faced with only subtle make-up.
She completed the look with a gold clutch bag and carefully coordinated drop earrings.
King Philippe appeared to have coordinated his suit having taking inspiration from the navy print in Mathilde’s dress.
The couple arrived at Muscat International Airport yesterday afternoon to a warm welcome from Oman’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Sayyid Theyazin Haitham Al Said.
Mathilde (pictured) donned a burgundy veil that coordinated with her outfit, while giving a glimpse of her chic up-do hairstyle
The mother-of-four looked elegant in a floor-length burgundy dress, while King Philippe (pictured) appeared equally polished in a navy suit
Their official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates has been arranged to review fields and aspects of common interest for the countries involved.
Diwan of Royal Court made a statement yesterday to announce the Belgian royal arrival.
It read: ‘The visit comes within the framework of the good relations binding the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium and stemming from the keenness of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and King Philippe Leopold Louis Marie of the Belgians in promoting the bilateral relations towards wider horizons in various spheres.
The Diwan of Royal Court is an Omani Government political and administrative link between the Sultanate of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the monarch and head of state, and the central government.
Mathilde (pictured left) seemed fresh-faced as she opted for subtle make-up, with a pink lipstick and light blusher
Mathilde and Philippe (pictured) arrived at Muscat International Airport yesterday, which was followed by a welcome at the Al Alam Palace
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe also attended a welcome by Sultan Oman Haitham bin Tarik at the Al Alam Palace yesterday, where the King received the title of Oman civil order of the first class.
This title is awarded to Kings, heads of State, crown princes and heads of government whose countries have distinguished relations with the Sultanate of Oman.
The Belgian royals are also expected to attend the official opening of Port of Duqm and visit the Hyport site, a major green hydrogen production facility in the town of Duqm, 337 miles from the capital of Oman, Muscat.
King Philippe has been given the title of Oman civil order of the first class, which is given to leaders whose countries have distinguished relations with the Sultanate of Oman
It is a joint venture project between Oman and Belgium and is still in the earlier stages of engineering works.
After their trip to Oman, the couple are expected to visit the United Arab Emirates.
They will then visit Dubai’s Expo 2020 for Belgian Day on 5 February.
The Belgian royal office said of the visit: ‘The Belgian pavilion is one of the main attractions of the expo.
‘It is an example of inclusive, sustainable and circular architecture, including 2,500 local plants that store CO2 and lower indoor temperature.’
They will be accompanied by Sophie Wilmès, Minister of Economy and Employment, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, Minister of Economy and Employment, and Tinne Van der Straeten, Minister of Energy.
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