On Wednesday, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted a reception in the Winter Garden in Laeken for a delegation of the European Parliament to mark the 70th anniversary of the European Parliament.

In his speech, King Philippe said: "The European Parliament at 70 is a confident institution. It has proven a stark defender of the Rule of Law, fundamental rights, and democratic freedoms; these values that guarantee a peaceful and prosperous Union."

Queen Mathilde wore a Zimmermann dress with her Percossi Papi earrings.