Queen Mathilde of Belgium spends time with young patients as she joins them on a holiday camp in the city of Malmedy
- The mother-of-four opted for a classic monochrome ensemble today
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Queen Mathilde of Belgium enjoyed spending time with young patients today as she visited a holiday camp for children with cancer close to the city of Malmedy.
The European royal, 51, smiled broadly as she joined in the fun during activities while at Camp Tournesol.
The mother-of-four opted for a classic monochrome ensemble as she stepped out in the rainy Belgium city.
Mathilde donned a short-sleeved black and white blouse with horizontal stripes and wrapped a classic tassel shawl around her shoulders to keep herself warm.
She paired this with slim black cigarette trousers and polished loafers, complete with a clear umbrella.
Hey! Queen Mathilde had a huge smile on her face as she went to Camp Tournesol to meet kids and engage in activities with them
The Belgian royal meeting a young patient; the children can ride horses, do crafts, go on excursions and receive prizes and gifts during their holiday stay
Mathilde looked delighted to be spending time with the children at Camp Tournesol
In terms of accessories, Mathilde sported a pair of black dangly earrings, a watch, a gold bangle and a chic bracelet.
Mathilde wore her golden blonde tresses down in down in her usual blow-dried bob and went for natural makeup.
The Foundation Against Cancer has been organising a holiday camp for children and young people undergoing treatment every year since 1989.
The organisation says that young patients continue their treatment throughout their stay, with voluntary doctors and nursing staff on hand.
Their website states: 'Even if they continue their treatment throughout the week of the stay, the children can forget their illness for a while, thanks to the many activities offered by the instructors and organisers.'
They can ride horses, do crafts, go on excursions and receive prizes and gifts during their holiday stay.
Mathilde sat down on the sofa and had a chat with patients, with some looking elated that the Queen joined them on their trip away.
The-mother-of-four opted for a classic monochrome ensemble as she stepped out in the rainy Belgium city
They sat down on the sofa and had a chat, with some looking elated that the Queen joined them on their trip away
The organisation says that young patients continue their treatment throughout the stay, with voluntary doctors and nursing staff on hand
It comes as her daughter, Princess Elisabeth of Belgium chose to leave Oxford after studying at its prestigious university for three years.
A spokesperson for the Belgian Royal Palace told the Oxford Mail: 'The Princess loved studying in Oxford and had a wonderful time in Lincoln College.'
She moved to the city in autumn 2021 to start her History and Politics undergraduate course at Lincoln College.
