Queen Mathilde of Belgium during the start of the 'Voorleesweek' (Reading Week), on November 22, 2016 at the primary school 'De Kleine Wereld' in Asse.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked ready to embrace the festive season as she read to primary schoolchildren today, 22 November 2016.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium holds a book during the start of the 'Voorleesweek' (Reading Week), on November 22, 2016 at the primary school 'De Kleine Wereld' in Asse.

The glamorous Queen Mathilde of Belgium donned a stylish grey jumper adorned with shimmering sequins.  She matched her winter-themed jumper with a pair of light grey wide trousers and weighty drop earrings. Her highlighted hair was worn loosely for the informal occasion. Crowds of well-wishers gathered to meet the queen, handing her a pretty bouquet of pink flowers.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium appeared to enjoy the session at the primary school, which encourages children to read aloud on their own and to others.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium was flanked by posters telling children to read out loud during the start of the 'Voorleesweek' (Reading Week), on November 22, 2016 at the primary school 'De Kleine Wereld' in Asse.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium looks animated as she reads aloud a children's story book at a primary school in the town of Asse

Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked expressive as she participated in the story time reading session.
The Reading Aloud week is a nationwide initiative that encourages youngsters to read their favorite books out aloud.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium spent time chatting to well-wishers outside the primary school, handing her a pretty bouquet of pink flowers during the start of the 'Voorleesweek' (Reading Week), on November 22, 2016 in Asse.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium speaks to schoolchildren at a primary school in Asse on November 22, 2016 during an event to mark the beginning of 'Reading Week'.