There Queen Mathilde of Belgiumin the last few hours, welcomed the president of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the rooms of the royal palace of Laken-Laeken, in Brussels.
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On the occasion of the state banquet, which kicked off the president’s four-day visit, Queen Mathilde of Belgium showed off an elegant long dress in velvet and embroidery by Costarellosdeclined in tones of petrol green and black. Characterized by a high laced collar to give even more class, and with three-quarter sleeves, the dress, an alternating succession of black and green bands, however, is not the first time it has made its appearance among the royal wardrobes.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium, President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and King Philippe of Belgium
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It had already been there in November last year Queen Maxima of Holland to choose the same dress for the state banquet in Athens, wanted by the president of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou and her husband Pavlos Kotsonis. The difference between the two is only the colour. Maxima at the time opted for a refined burgundy tone, which she embellished with a brooch in the same shades, pinning it right on her waist.
The Belgian Royals, 2022
Patrick van Katwijk/Getty ImagesIt should be noted that the two, in addition to having demonstrated a certain stylistic harmony, also agreed on the occasion for wearing the dress. Both, although in the presence of guests and in different countries, showed it off for the same type of event, a state banquet.
Earrings yes, as long as they are showy, colourful, sometimes exaggerated and often eccentric. A true passion for the sovereign who, in her large jewelry box, boasts models of all colors and shapes. Invariably oversized
If this isn’t royal complicity…
Queen Mathilde of Belgium
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