The Netherlands

Queen Maxima wears her most discreet tiara but it's still packed with an impressive number of diamonds

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2nd December 2025
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands went discreet with her latest tiara pick but that still meant an impressive display of diamonds. The Dutch queen was at a State Banquet held in her honour in Suriname for her latest dive into the royal jewellery box. Queen Maxima, who is visiting the country for three days with her husband King Willem-Alexander, chose an all diamond tiara in a bandeau setting…
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The Netherlands

Future queen, Catharina Amalia, heads to the States to build her royal role

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30th September 2025
Princess Catharina Amalia of the Netherlands joined her mother, Queen Maxima, for a major step forward in her royal career. The Princess of Orange joined the Dutch queen in Washington, DC to attend several UN committee meetings before the General Assembly.  Queen Maxima is the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, a role that advocates for financial development…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals face continuing criticism over holiday home in Greece

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8th August 2025
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are once again facing criticism for their summer vacation plans. The Dutch media have brought up their concerns about royal vacations.  Each summer, the Dutch king and queen, and their three daughters, Princess Catharina Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane, spend roughly two months in Greece for their…
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Royal News

Queen Maxima puts record straight on her viral Donald Trump moment

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30th June 2025
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has explained just what happened when she met Donald Trump last week and ended up going viral after claims she was mocking the US President. During a meeting in The Hague ahead of the NATO summit, Queen Maxima turned from President Trump to waiting journalists and made an elaborate movement with her mouth. Queen Maxima went viral for this gesture during a…
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