Queen Mathilde puts a sunny spin on diplomatic dressing during a state visit to Vietnam

Gold and yellow have been considered national colours in Vietnam for 2000 years, with the country bearing a golden star on its flag, symbolic of the nation’s soul. This was surely not lost on Queen Mathilde, who paired her cascading gown with matching shoes from Natan and a golden brooch crafted in a leaf design.

As for the Belgian royal’s hat? Queen Mathilde once again turned to one of her most trusted milliners, Fabienne Delvigne. For the state visit to Vietnam, she donned a statement…