Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium hosted an International Women's Day event at the Royal Palace of Brussels on March 8, 2017

(R) Queen Mathilde of Belgium looked captivated as she spent time speaking to one attendee during an International Women's Day event at the Royal Palace of Brussels

(3rd-L) Queen Mathilde and husband King Philippe of Belgium welcome women leaders during the event at the Royal Palace of Brussels

Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium, center, with the esteemed winners of the Peace Women award at the Royal Palace on March 8, 2017 in Brussels, as part of International Women's Day

(R) Queen Mathilde smiled as she spoke with guests in a glittering reception room at the Royal Palace of Brussels

Queen Mathilde matched the frock with a pair of simple coral drop earrings

Queen Mathilde of Belgium wore her blonde hair swept back into a low chignon for the reception at the Royal Palace of Brussels

The Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were seen walking through the palace hand-in-hand

Belgian King Philippe with guests at the International Women's Day reception

(L) Queen Mathilde looked the picture of elegance in the bold knee-length dress, which boasted a block-color design and delicate leather bow that accentuated her waist.  She paired the frock with a simple pair of black pumps and matching clutch bag. 

Queen Mathilde looks glamorous in a Dalmatian-print dress as she joins husband King Philippe for an International Women's Day event at the Royal Palace of Brussels

Queen Mathilde’s blonde locks were swept back into a low chignon, showcasing a beautiful pair of drop coral earrings.



Belgium King Philippe (R) and Queen Mathilde look on during a reception for the winners of the Women of Peace award from 2012, 2014 and 2016, at the Royal Palace on March 8, 2017 in Brussels, as part of International Women's Day. 

Queen Mathilde of Belgium attends a meeting gathering women from different sectors of the Province of Hainaut on March 7, 2016 in Mons.

Queen Mathilde looked radiant in an orange and Dalmatian-print color-block dress as she joined husband King Philippe at the event marking International Women's Day.  All of the women invited to the reception are at the forefront of women's rights.