Queen Maxima visited Maan Group, winner of the King Willem I Prize

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

On April 5, Dutch Queen Maxima paid an official working visit to Maan Group in Raalte. Maan Group is a holding company that specializes in engineering, coating equipment, and smart biodegradable products. In 2022, Maan Group won the King Willem I Award in the SME category. Queen Maxima is honorary president of The King Willem I Foundation.

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

During the visit, the Queen spoke with the director and founders of the company about the ambitions and the future of Maan Group, including the significance of the company for the innovation and entrepreneurial climate in the Salland region.

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

Queen Maxima wore a waxed linen, cactus-leather claret red skirt, and a red scarf blouse by Natan. Edouard Vermeulen

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  1. I normally don't like leather skirts, but the Queen looks great in this burgundy skirt. The blouse, I love the neckline is unusual and the color is gorgeous. Her color accessories work in well. Her hair and makeup look great, particularly her hair up, splendid.

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    1. i totally agree. she listened to her stylist today.

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    2. Anonymous6/4/23 00:02

      Agree on every point. Queen Maxima’s looking her best today.
      AnnieM

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    3. Anonymous6/4/23 10:00

      Agree with all your comments. She looks great, very stylish and as always, she is smiling, relaxed, self-assured without being arrogant, friendly and open to others. Good hairstyle this time!
      Pauline

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  2. Anonymous5/4/23 20:25

    Today, for the first time in like forever, her hair looks good! Not a fan of the leather look skirt, blouse with the odd bit hanging down is also iffy. Guess the hair is the winner of the day.

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  3. Anonymous5/4/23 20:26

    Q Maxima looks lovely today. I am not a fan of this skirt, but it works for her. Also like her updo and the color of the outfit looks good on her to. css

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  4. She must have seen the Dutch poll. Her hair finally looks good. The skirt doesn't fit her well.

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  5. Anonymous5/4/23 20:50

    Agree with Ava. Maxima is glowing, professional and engaged with the group she’s visiting.

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  6. Anonymous5/4/23 21:31

    The top with its built in scarf is pretty and interesting. Nice color. The skirt looks like plastic.
    Ladyofthemanor

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    1. Anonymous6/4/23 06:07

      Of course the skirt is made of faux leather. Never heard of sustainability ?

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    2. Anonymous6/4/23 12:06

      I agree. The skirt looks cheap like plastic,and it's not a good look. Also, I find the colour combo less than ideal. The various reds clash more than they complement each other.
      Lastly, her hair: it's neat but nothing to write home about. It's the contrast to her usual mess that makes this updo appear nice but it is actually a very simple hairstyle.
      The things that stand out to me are the well-chosen jewellery and the pretty blouse with interest, both without being loud or over the top.

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  7. Quelle agréable surprise que ses cheveux relevés qui sont beaucoup mieux que lachés ; très joli Bordeaux de la jupe mais à mon avis, je pense que son cuir me semble un peu trop rigide ; superbe couleur rouge de son haut !

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    1. Anonymous6/4/23 03:34

      Ses cheveux sont attachés mais pa du tout relevés.

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  8. Anonymous5/4/23 22:21

    The Queen rather looks a bit too happy, what's the gossip!!! Do share your majesty. JD1

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    1. Anonymous6/4/23 19:10

      Because they are off on their 20-sometingth holiday. In 2022 she and the vacation king (his nickname in NL) were away on holiday for 15 weeks.
      Elisabeth

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    2. Anonymous8/4/23 16:54

      It is quite normal that families with children take a short vacation during the school holidays. Common people do that. Why can a king and queen not do that, especially as they have all houses abroad where they can go to relax a bit with their family. In the Benelux the school holidays are about the same : 2 weeks with Christmas, 1 week with carnival, 2 weeks at Easter, 2 months during the summer, Autumn vacation (Halloween, All Saints day, etc...), Boxing days with 1st May, Assomption, Pentecôte and sometimes local holidays. Common people cannot go each time on vacation because they have to work. But most of the parents are trying to take several little vacations during the school holidays.

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  9. Anonymous6/4/23 02:58

    Don't care much about the outfit, but her hair is done!!! And looks great and well kept! So a win for me
    Luna

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  10. Queen Max is amongst the finalists for the best hairdo of the day. She’s got my vote.
    O.K. for the blouse but for the skirt and the rest, I’m going to have to go out and sit on the fence again.

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  11. Anonymous6/4/23 14:16

    May I join you on the fence? In theory I hate leather skirts but this one which I think is perhaps not real leather is kinky enough to maybe change my mind.

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  12. Anonymous6/4/23 16:28

    Maxima: barbie doll and what else? Customer carnival, nothing else!

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    1. Anonymous6/4/23 17:55

      @16:28, I completely disagree with you about the Barbie doll look, that’s one thing she

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  13. Anonymous6/4/23 19:26

    Blouse and skirt, not a good look. Hair, for the first time in ages is nice looking. annie

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  14. Anonymous6/4/23 21:00

    Wow, did she get a stylist? Love the top (more fashionable than bow blouse can sometimes look). The color looks fantastic on her. And her hair looks wonderful. The only thing I'm on the fence about is the shiny look of the skirt, I wish it were more matte, soft leather instead of that patent leather look. But that's being picky. Super job!
    Chel

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  15. Anonymous8/4/23 11:27

    This time, i like her look from head to toe. Red in different textures, that is a piece of art.
    anna e.

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  16. Anonymous8/4/23 18:38

    Ugly outfit as ever; where is the KING?

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    1. Anonymous9/4/23 12:56

      The king's activities are not shown on this blog. Usually Q. Maxima has her own visits and she is quite capable of achieving this on her own. In the meantime the king (like most of the reigning European kings) are gathering with ministers or ambassadors, visiting factories or government institutions, etc... Besides it is a fashion blog, a man's outfit is OK when he is wearing a good suit that fits and a beautiful tie . There is not much more to tell about.

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