The Norwegian Royal House, The Belgian Royal House
Concert at the National Museum in Honour of the Norwegian Royal Couple
Photo: The Belgian Royal House
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde hosted a concert at the National Museum in honour of King Harald and Queen Sonja. Queen Sonja guided the guests through the museum's exhibitions, including past Edvard Munch's famous "The Scream".
On Wednesday evening, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium hosted a concert at the National Museum in Oslo in honour of King Harald and Queen Sonja, as a thank you for their hospitality during the state visit to Norway. Crown Prince Haakon was also present at the event.
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe arriving at the National Museum. Photo: The Belgian Royal Household
Before the concert, Queen Sonja guided King Philippe and Queen Mathilde through the museum's galleries, where they toured the exhibitions. One of the highlights was Edvard Munch's world-famous painting "The Scream".
Queen Sonja, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in front of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" at the National Museum. Photo: The Belgian Royal Household
Queen Mathilde in front of "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. Photo: The Belgian Royal Household
Queen Mathilde and King Philippe admiring works by Edvard Munch during the tour. Photo: The Belgian Royal Household
At the concert, musicians from the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, Valère Burnon, Stéphanie Huang and Emmanuel Coppey, performed several pieces, including "Norwegian Legend" by Eugène Ysaÿe, the renowned Belgian composer and violinist of the early 20th century.
Queen Mathilde, King Harald, King Philippe and Queen Sonja at the concert at the National Museum. Photo: The Belgian Royal Household
For the occasion, Queen Mathilde wore a midnight blue silk velvet dress by Dior.