On May 25, 2026, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the first final session of the 2026 Queen Elisabeth Competition for cello at the Centre for Fine Arts (Bozar) in Brussels. Finalists Maria Zaitseva and Lionel Martin performed, both accompanied by the Belgian National Orchestra under the baton of Antony Hermus. For the occasion, Queen Mathilde wore a blue dress by Jenny Packham.
Jenny Packham Electrica Dress
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ReplyDeleteSoo gorgeous dress !!!
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DeleteThe second gala dress by Jenny Packham worn by Queen Mathilde. Just like the other red dress she bought earlier by Jenny Packham this blue dress with the golden embroidery looks perfect on Queen Mathilde. Her jewelery is kept to a minimum by just wearing diamond earrings, so that the dress can shine. This is something I like with Queen Mathilde : it is not the jewelry that must shine on an old dress but the dress which must be perfect and one single jewel which is shining and let the dress shine on itself.
ReplyDeleteWell said!
DeleteNot golden but silver embroidery.
DeleteOh this is beautiful. Jenny Packham can do much more than put sparkling beads on a gown. Here, the architecture, or composition, the lines, are as gorgeous as they are simple - but striking.
ReplyDeletevery nice dress !
ReplyDeleteJe ne suis pas toujours fan des tenues de Mathilde mais là elle est sublime
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Beautiful dress; I love the colour, also the design on the bodice and sleeves. It really suits Mathilde too. I like her hair up as she is wearing it here. Very good idea to just wear earrings and no other jewellery, as this would be too much with the design on the dress.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. This whole look is beautiful on Mathilde.
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Wow, queen Mathilde looks fabulous !!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! I kinda wish she saved this for a state dinner. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteImagine this dress with a sash cutting across the design :-) . Wearing jewelry or a sash and orders is not always a free decision, so they have to consider that too.
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DeleteYou are right about the sash and orders. Queen Mathilde has other beautiful gala dresses she wore on state dinners with a sash and orders, that is why she never wear a lot of jewelry. Often just the tiara + earrings a thin bracelet and a beautiful ring.
What a wonderful dress! Mathilde looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks God not Natan all the time.
ReplyDeleteI think Jenny Packham and Safiyaa are the best English brands which are worn by Q. Mathilde and CP Elisabeth. Queen Mathilde did not wear many clothes by English brands in the past. It started when CP Elisabeth was still studying in Oxford. She and her mother wore each a Safiyaa dress. Not long after that they both wore a gala dress by Jenny Packham. These dresses fitted them both like a glove (It has been said that Q. Mathilde visited incognito now and then CP Elisabeth. They probably went shopping together in London). Tomorrow King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are flying to the US for the ceremonies at Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge where CP Elisabeth will receive her diploma. Then the CP will return with her parents to Brussels where she will be prepared for her future role in the Belgian royal family. I hope we will see the CP together with her mother at the different finals of the Q. Elisabeth competition for Cello. Prince Gabriël will be present too at one of the finals. This year it is the first time Queen Mathilde could not assist at all the sessions. First there was her participation at the Economic mission to Türquiy and now Q.Mathilde and K. Philippe are in the US when their daughter receives her diploma.On saturday Q Mathilde will again participate at Bozar for the Cello competition.
ReplyDeleteMathilde looks beautiful in this dress.
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Please post more pictures...I'd like to see more of that fabulous dress. There are some clear pictures captured right before she received the bouquet. You can see how the dress accentuates her slender tall figure. As always, Jenny Packham never disappoints any royals!
ReplyDeleteSuper beautiful dress, Mathilde has class!
ReplyDeleteThis evening gown is absolutely gorgeous! The sapphire colour is beautiful and the beading on the top and sleeves is brilliant but adds just a touch of glamour. The style, design and fabric is so flattering on Mathilde's figure. It fits and flares in all the right places. She looks so regal. I think this the best I have ever seen her look.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a superb look on Queen Mathilde. Yes, yes, yes.
Magnifique robe qui épouse élégamment sa silhouette -
ReplyDeleteJ’adore ses cheveux relevés en chignon !
Queen Mathilde and the dress are just stunning! I see echoes of an Arabian influence such as Queen Rania wears. It's been fun seeing how that culture is becoming more influential and the creativity of geometric designs.
ReplyDelete@"Arabian influence": Jenny Packham describes this "Electrica" gown with the focus on "modern severity", so maybe it is just your personal association.
DeleteFabulous altogether! Including the king
ReplyDeleteSpectacular indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one of QM stunning looks. The dress style is perfect for her shape. The color is also flattering. Jenny Packham really does have a flare for evening wear. I recall QM wearing a red sequinned JP last year, and that too was one of her more flattering looks.
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Jenny Packham never disappoints. This dress is beautiful and suits Mathilde much better than the flashy orange or pink she sometimes wears.
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Just só good and só excellent Mathilde: simple, elegant, regal.
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DeleteThis is a fantastic gown, for a beautiful lady.
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What a stunning look for Queen Mathilde!!! She is very beautiful and the Jenny Packham gown is stunning.
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The sparkling beads of this gown are wonderful adding interest to this blue gown, looking sensational, it really elevates the overall look up another notch!!
ReplyDeleteThe gown fits perfectly. She has the height to wear this successfully. Her up style hair looks great with the neckline of this gown. Her pearl and diamond earrings looked fabulous. The tiny blue bag is gorgeous, perfect choice. This is one of the nicest looks that I have seen in a long time.
Je la trouve adorable. Et sa robe, magnifique, que ses cheveux relevés. Top
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