The Netherlands

Queen Maxima stuns sapphires at sparkling State Banquet

Queen Maxima reached for one of the most stunning set of jewels in the Dutch royal vaults as she attended a glittering gala dinner in Kenya. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are currently in Kenya for a State Visit following an invitation from the country’s President, William Ruto. On the first day of the four day visit, President Ruto hosted the couple for a…
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Royal News

Queen Máxima's diamond-dripping tiara steals the show at Cyprus state dinner

For a history-making State Visit to Cyprus, Queen Máxima chose an appropriately historic tiara. The Dutch Diamond Bandeau was fashioned from the diamonds in a necklace given to Queen Emma upon her marriage to King Willem III in 1879. In 1937, Queen Wilhelmina had the diamonds set into a bandeau that she only wore in public once, though subsequent members of the Dutch Royal Family have made…
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Features

Going Dutch: how King Willem-Alexander won the heart of his Argentinean bride

Theirs may be the only royal proposal that happened on ice—but we’ll get to that. Máxima Zorreguieta was a hotshot banker living and working in New York City when she travelled to Seville, Spain, for a party in April 1999. How could she know that her future husband, a prince in hiding, would be there? “Spain has a special place in our hearts,” King Willem-Alexander said at a 2024…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima's Fashion Hits of 2024

Queen Máxima is a bonafide style maven prone to bold colours, loud patterns, big jewellery and to-die-for accessories and its always a treat to see her fashion sense in action. Whether she’s opening museums or financial conferences or welcoming heads of state from around the world, you know you’re going to see something memorable. Let’s take a look back at some of Queen Máxima’s fashion…
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