Queen Mathilde stuns in berry red as she meets with Emmanuel Macron
by Alice Wade · Mail OnlineQueen Mathilde of Belgium stepped out in a sensational cherry red ensemble on Monday as she met with the French President Emmanuel Macron and first Lady Brigitte during a state visit.
Mathilde, 51, was joined by her husband King Philippe, 64, in Paris, where the two greeted the French President before attending a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday.
The Belgium royals are currently on a state visit to France, following an invitation from Emmanuel Macron, to celebrate Franco-Belgian cultural ties and the shared views on European issues.
The royals shook hands with the French politician, posing for pictures alongside Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, outside the French landmark in the capital.
Mathilde stunned in an rich red suit as she arrived in Paris to attend the ceremony. The royal came kitted in full length red regalia to keep her warm on the fresh morning.
The mother-of-four wore a long sleeved red blouse with buttons running from the collar to just below the waist.
The red blouse was pulled in at the waist and worn elegantly with a long skirt in the same colour, shielding the royals' legs from the October chill.
She completed the look with a pair of suede gloves in the same autumnal shade, and a pair of chic cherry red stilettos.
The Belgium royal finished the ensemble with an stylish red bag and angled hat.
Mathilde wore her blonde dresses in an a chic up do, tucking her corn yellow hair behind her sloping red hat.
She wore simple makeup and a layer of red lipstick, the finish the cherry look.
King Philippe wore a sophisticated navy suit alongside his glamorous wife, dressing for the autumn chill with a long black button up coat.
Also joining the ceremony on Monday was French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, who stunned in a deep purple coat and navy frock.
Brigitte, who is a former French teacher, looked smart and stylish in an ankle length collared coat and her bright blonde hair worn fashionably blown out.
Meanwhile, the French president dressed typically smart in an all navy suit, similarly opting for a long black coat to shield from the cold.
Phillippe and Macron were pictured reviving the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located at the Arc de Triomphe.
French military watched from the side as the eternal flame was relit, a daily ceremony, which has preserved which has preserved the burning fire since 1923.
In the afternoon, Mathilde visited the Palais Garnier opera house to observe a dance class before attending a lunch with Philippe, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his wife, Isabella Altmayer.
It comes after the Belgium royals were host to Pope Francis, 87, last month, during the pontiff visit to the nation.
The trip to Belgium marked the last leg of the pontiff's trip to 'the heart of Europe' where he discussed the continent's role in the world.
On the final day of his trip to the European nation, Belgium royals joined as the pope headed Sunday mass.
Also joining the occasion was Princess Delphine - formerly known as Delphine Boël - marking an important progression in her journey to gain recognition for her royal heritage.
The royals were pictured look animated as they greeted each other at the service, their face lit up in smiles as they shared an affection hold.
Also joining for the service was Mathilde's husband, King Philippe, along with their eldest son, Prince Gabriel.
Mathilde donned an all white ensemble, similar to the snow white suit she wore on Friday on the second day of the Pope's weekend visit to Belgium.
The frock featured a long sleeved blazer buttoned up to the neck, and a long pleated skirt worn below the knee.
Protecting her eyes from the early morning weekend sunshine, Mathilde sported a pair of stylish sunglasses.
She wore her blow dried blonde tresses in soft waves and donned a typically subtle makeup look, with natural glowing skin and pink lips.
Meanwhile, Delphine wore an outfit relatively tame compared to her usual adventurous ensembles.
On this occasion, the Belgium royal wore a smart pink suit with a love heart embossed on the back, and a plain high neck t-shirt underneath.
She accessorised with a chunky red bracelet, stylish sunglasses and a necklace which featured a gold love heart with the word 'love' written in the middle of it.
She appeared makeup free and wore her golden locks down, combed neatly out of her face.