King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are on a 6-day State Visit to Canada, from March 11th to 17th, at the invitation of Julie Payette, the Governor General of Canada (the representative of the Queen of Canada), to strengthen and celebrate political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
Official start of #BELCAN2018 with warm welcome by @GGJuliePayette - Canada and Belgium building bridges between different cultures @RideauHall pic.twitter.com/BrOqD9fBqV
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018
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Official start of #BELCAN2018 with warm welcome by @GGJuliePayette - Canada and Belgium building bridges between different cultures @RideauHall pic.twitter.com/BrOqD9fBqV
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018Ceremonial tree planting and laying of a wreath at the monument of the Unknown Soldier. Symbols of attachment and gratitude #BELCAN2018 pic.twitter.com/bmB9YOOENd
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018
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Ceremonial tree planting and laying of a wreath at the monument of the Unknown Soldier. Symbols of attachment and gratitude #BELCAN2018 pic.twitter.com/bmB9YOOENd
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018In the morning of March 12th, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were officially welcomed by the Right Honourable Julie Payette, the Governor General of Canada at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, which was followed by a private meeting and a tree planting ceremony. Afterwards, they traveled to Confederation Square for a Wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Canada and Belgium enjoy a close friendship built on shared values of liberty, tolerance and multilateralism. What a privilege to host Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and to discuss the special bond between our countries. #BELCAN2018 pic.twitter.com/q556Ph27BW
— George Furey (@GeorgeFureyNL) March 12, 2018
Embed from Getty Images#BELCAN2018 🇨🇦🇧🇪 Bezoek aan een traditionele suikerhut - Visite d’une cabane à sucre traditionnelle #ParkRichelieu pic.twitter.com/M33njkDImi
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018
Embed from Getty ImagesExchange of views with @FP_Champagne Importance of open trade, in the face of protectionist trends #environmental #social #BELCAN2018 🇧🇪🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/Hs2kiMBDhi
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018
Canada and Belgium enjoy a close friendship built on shared values of liberty, tolerance and multilateralism. What a privilege to host Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians and to discuss the special bond between our countries. #BELCAN2018 pic.twitter.com/q556Ph27BW
— George Furey (@GeorgeFureyNL) March 12, 2018#BELCAN2018 🇨🇦🇧🇪 Bezoek aan een traditionele suikerhut - Visite d’une cabane à sucre traditionnelle #ParkRichelieu pic.twitter.com/M33njkDImi
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018Exchange of views with @FP_Champagne Importance of open trade, in the face of protectionist trends #environmental #social #BELCAN2018 🇧🇪🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/Hs2kiMBDhi
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) March 12, 2018Following, the King and Queen traveled to Parliament Hill, where they were welcomed by and had lunch with George J. Furey, the Speaker of the Senate of Canada, and Mrs Furey. Then, they met the Minister of Canadian Heritage and visited the Memorial Chapel. Later in the afternoon, the royal couple visited a traditional sugar shack in Ottawa.
Le ministre Champagne a assisté au dîner d'État de @GGJuliePayette, pour Leurs Majestés le roi et la reine des Belges. #BelCan2018 pic.twitter.com/R2mtd2HeOI
— Commerce Canada (@CommerceCanada) March 13, 2018
Le ministre Champagne a assisté au dîner d'État de @GGJuliePayette, pour Leurs Majestés le roi et la reine des Belges. #BelCan2018 pic.twitter.com/R2mtd2HeOI
— Commerce Canada (@CommerceCanada) March 13, 2018https://twitter.com/jetpack/status/973393211426209792
Governor General Julie Payette hosts a State Dinner in honour of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at Rideau Hall! #BELCAN2018 https://t.co/m7EncDJClE pic.twitter.com/G8Bpsx6gA1
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) March 13, 2018
Governor General Julie Payette hosts a State Dinner in honour of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at Rideau Hall! #BELCAN2018 https://t.co/m7EncDJClE pic.twitter.com/G8Bpsx6gA1
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) March 13, 2018
La cuisine canadienne a été mise en vedette hier soir au dîner d’État en l’honneur du Roi et de la Reine des Belges lors duquel Sa Majesté a souligné l’importance des liens étroits qui unissent nos deux pays. #BelCan2018 @MonarchieBe pic.twitter.com/z7ev8enF4E
— GG Rideau Hall | GG Citadelle (@RideauHall) March 13, 2018
La cuisine canadienne a été mise en vedette hier soir au dîner d’État en l’honneur du Roi et de la Reine des Belges lors duquel Sa Majesté a souligné l’importance des liens étroits qui unissent nos deux pays. #BelCan2018 @MonarchieBe pic.twitter.com/z7ev8enF4E
— GG Rideau Hall | GG Citadelle (@RideauHall) March 13, 2018In the evening, Governor General Julie Payette hosted a State Dinner in honour of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at Rideau Hall. Both the King and Governor General gave speeches.
Embed from Getty ImagesKing Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend the State Dinner at Rideau Hall! #BELCAN2018 https://t.co/m7EncDJClE pic.twitter.com/0LZ1LxNg1B
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) March 13, 2018
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend the State Dinner at Rideau Hall! #BELCAN2018 https://t.co/m7EncDJClE pic.twitter.com/0LZ1LxNg1B
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) March 13, 2018In the daytime, King Philippe wore a dark suit with a dark tie. Queen Mathilde wore a red Natan dress, coat, cape, and an Elvis Pompilio hat with gold Delphine Nardin leaf earrings and a gold maple leaf brooch. In the evening, King Philippe wore Black Tie. Queen Mathilde wore a Jan Taminiau gown with her Laurel Wreath Tiara and Queen Fabiola’s Pearl Earrings.
Queen Mathilde looked fabulous in the daytime events with her red coat and dress. I’m not so sure about the evening gala.
The Laurel leaf tiara is always a welcome sight, but I have no idea what compelled her to add the spidery things around her neck. Is that part of the dress or a necklace? I think she would have done better with her Wolfers tiara as a necklace. Better yet, use the Wolfers as the tiara and the Laurel Leaf as a necklace. But, she’s a lovely lady and she’s doing a wonderful job representing her country, which is what really counts!
I agree with you about the evening gown and jewels! Personally I would have liked her blue gown from Norway with her Fringe Earrings and Wolfers Tiara, but I like your suggestion too! She wore the gown I would have liked for the return dinner!