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During Emperor Naruhito's state visit to the Netherlands, Queen Máxima commanded the evening’s spotlight in a bold red Natan midi dress with an asymmetrical cape at the Rijksmuseum, pairing it with Gianvito Rossi pumps, a red python clutch by Sophie Habsburg, and a 19th‑century diamond bow brooch with convertible pearl earrings, reaffirming her status as a leading figure in royal fashion.
At the Amsterdam state banquet for Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, seven imperial and royal tiaras lit up the evening as Dutch royals wore heirloom diamonds and a debut tiara. Princess Ariane made her first tiara appearance with a diamond piece tied to Queen Emma, while Amalia wore the Mellerio Ruby Tiara, Beatrix donned the Diamond Bandeau, Masako wore a diamond honeysuckle tiara, and Queen Máxima showcased the full Stuart Tiara set with accompanying jewels. Other royal ladies (Laurentien and Margriet) also displayed matching pieces, highlighting centuries of ties between the Netherlands and Japan.
Queen Máxima, 54, has begun training to become a reserve member of the Royal Netherlands Army as the government plans to grow the military from about 80,000 to 122,000 personnel; her program covers physical resilience, self-defense, marksmanship, map reading, and military law, after which she will be commissioned as a lieutenant-colonel and could be deployed where needed. She follows Crown Princess Amalia’s recent reserve training, underscoring a broader push to bolster national security amid geopolitical tensions.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has joined the Royal Netherlands Army as a reservist, training at Breda and slated for promotion to lieutenant colonel. She says the move—driven by concerns that safety can no longer be taken for granted—will see her deployed where needed, and follows a broader trend of royals serving in the military amid Europe’s security jitters and renewed interest in conscription.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended a state visit to Suriname, showcasing stunning jewelry including a diamond and pearl brooch, earrings, and a tiara, during various official events and a state banquet.
Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands welcomed South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on their state visit to the Netherlands. Queen Maxima stunned in a navy ensemble, while Mrs. Kim looked equally stylish in a long green coat. The visit includes a guard of honor, wreath-laying ceremony, private luncheon, and a state dinner at the Royal Palace. This is the first state visit to the Netherlands by a Korean president since diplomatic ties were established in 1961.