Queen Mathilde displays her trim new figure in Brussels

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The 43-year-old royal showcased her enviable physique
Joined King Philippe at a New Year reception for the European institutions
The monarch joined European Commission President

Published: 08:28 EST, 25 January 2017 | Updated: 08:36 EST, 25 January 2017

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Resplendent in a cobalt blue dress, Queen Mathilde displayed her trim figure as she put in a glamorous appearance at a reception in Brussels.

The 43-year-old royal showcased her enviable physique in a figure-hugging dress as she joined King Philippe at a New Year reception for the European institutions at the palace on Wednesday.

Mathilde wore her fitted dress, which had on-trend voluminous sleeves, with brown stilettos and some dazzling pearl earrings.

A glamorous Queen Mathilde and King Philippe arrived to meet representatives of European Union institutions during a traditional New Year reception at the Royal Palace in Brussels

She offset the look with a matching brooch, blingy bracelet and clutch bag and wore her hair in its signature coiffed bob.

The monarch joined European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, and President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, at the event.

Earlier this month, Queen Mathilde joined other European royals at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

The royal offset the look with a matching brooch, blingy bracelet and clutch bag and wore her hair in its signature coiffed bob

The 43-year-old royal showcased her enviable physique in a figure-hugging dress as she joined King Philippe

Queen Mathilde and King Philippe meet EU Budget and Human Resources Commissioner Gunther Oettinger

Mathilde wore her fitted dress, with some dazzling pearl earrings and a brooch

There, she joined Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Princess Beatrice of York and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, along with 3,000 of the world’s elite to attend panel discussions surrounding the world's economy.

The theme this year was Responsive and Responsible Leadership.

The Belgian royal family were last pictured all together at a special Christmas concert held at the Brussels palace in late December.

However, no one dazzled more than the extremely glamorous Queen Mathilde as she was joined by her husband King Philippe and their children Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eleonore and Crown Princess Elisabeth.

Belgium Queen Mathilde (L front) and King Philippe, joined (Back L-R) Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, and President of the European Council, Donald Tusk

Queen Mathilde greets EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom at the reception

European Council President Donald Tusk and EU Parliament President Antonio Tajani certainly seemed impressed with Mathilde's glamorous appearance

All eyes were on the 43-year-old monarch who was in a head-to-toe gold outfit.

The queen of Belgium looked stunning in the brocade design which she paired with black stiletto heels and a pair of jewelled drop earrings.

She had her shorter bobbed hair swept to the side and added a touch of rose pink lipstick.

Queen Mathilde was all smiles as she walked into the Brussels palace to listen to the festive performance.

She shared a happy glance with her children who were seated beside her as they held on to their playbooks no doubt ready to sing along.

Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde pose with their children (L-R) Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel, Princess Eleonore and Crown Princess Elisabeth in front of a Christmas tree in late December