On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium held a video conference call with the First Lady of Ukraine, Mrs. Olena Zelenska.

During the call, discussions focused on the war in Ukraine whereupon Her Majesty Queen Mathilde “…expressed her solidarity with the Ukrainian people and her concerns about the health and mental well-being of the population…” according to the Belgian royal court.

Last evening, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the Finals of the Concours Reine Elisabeth (Queen Elisabeth Competition) held at the Bozar in Brussels.

Each of the 12 finalists performed a compulsory work and a concerto with the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Stéphane Denève.