On Friday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde spent their fourth day in Congo as part of their week-long state visit. The Royal Couple left Kinshasa and arrived in Lubumbashi in the early afternoon.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited the Belgian School in Lubumbashi where they met students and teachers and learned more about the workings of the school.

Afterward, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visited Lubumbashi University where King Philippe made a speech in front of 7500 students.

He said: “That future belongs to you. You are here to study, to receive an education, in circumstances that we know are difficult. That proves that you have faith in the future, in yourself, and in your country. We know the sacrifices this will require from you and your parents. We don't underestimate them. We appreciate all the more your choice to develop your personal talents in order to be able to take up your responsibility later in Congolese society. You are part of a generation that is well aware of the challenges of our societies. And we know how much you, more than any other youth in the world, long for security, peace, and justice.”

In the evening, the Royal Couple attended a cultural evening organized in their honor.

Queen Mathilde first wore her Dries Van Noten dress with Natan pumps, her Fabienne Delvigne clutch, and her Rolex watch. She also wore Zara earrings (with thanks to ModeKoniginMathilde).

Queen Mathilde wore a floral printed dress by Congolese designer Charlotte Kambeya (with thanks to ModeKoninginMathilde) with Mango white pumps and a white clutch. She paired the outfit with Carolina Herrera earrings (with thanks to ModeKoninginMathilde) and her Rolex watch.

In the evening, Queen Mathilde wore a repeated Natan outfit with repeated earrings and her Rolex watch.