On the morning of Wednesday, June 25, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands received U.S. President Donald Trump in audience at Huis ten Bosch Palace, where he had stayed the night. After breakfast, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima posed for a photo with the President in the DNA Salon of the palace.
During the photo opportunity, the King explained the unique design of the DNA Salon’s walls, which feature representations of the DNA of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima made out of bricks. President Trump is visiting the Netherlands to attend the NATO Summit taking place in The Hague. For the occasion, Queen Máxima wore a new outfit by Natan.
I always appreciate unusual and creative designs when it comes to clothing.
ReplyDeleteMaxima's top is unlike anything I have seen before. The draped scarf effect is very dramatic especially when viewed from the back. It pairs well with the lovely printed skirt which also has an unusual lacey hem. I like the whole outfit and I think Maxima looks great.
I agree on all points. It’s a beautiful look! — Jane
DeleteLovely understated outfit and the hair still looks good too. Hope those who felt that yesterday’s outfit was too colourful are happier today!!
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Van de achterkant ziet het er heel vreemd uit, rare cape mouwen , pruik, en veel te hoge hakken.
ReplyDeleteWig? Stop it. You are probably one of the people who are obsessed with her hair and never fail to make a negative comment. Since her hair looks very nice, you say it is a wig.
DeleteLikewise about the heels. Her shoes are not too high. They are very elegant. If you can't wear high heels, wear what you are comfortable with. Do not criticize women who can wear them.
Yes 16:16, you are right to set the record straight against obsessions, be it about hair or heel height.
Delete13:24 I agree the shoes are too high and it’s not because of the reasons 16:16 so “firmly” suggests in her criticism of your criticism. It’s more that shoe this high distort the lower leg of the wearer. Slightly lower would give better proportions in my opinion. I don’t think it’s a wig but her hair is looking thicker and more settled than normal so there may be some carefully added hair extensions?
DeleteI love the color and pattern of the skirt and the shoes match perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHowever I think that a less fussy shirt would have looked better.
So, that's about three engagements with nicely styled hair this week!
Cate.
Maxima looks fantastic, although her normal generous smile is absent.
ReplyDeleteTrump made up for it with his glow in the dark teeth!
Deleteits the person she is standing next to, its hard to force a smile in his presence
DeleteIf another queen or princess should wear this skirt and blouse by Natan, they would receive bad comments. I think Edouard Vermeulen had a left over from Princess Stéphanie's cape dress, just enough to make a skirt for Queen Maxima. The lace hem and the piece of white fabric draped over her shoulders are too much.
ReplyDeleteThere’s a lot going on with this look. The blouce with a scarf like drape collar,and floating sleeves. Then the busy pattern on the skirt. Then the lace trim and elevated hem on the skirt. Not one of Maxima’s better looks. Though her hair and make up is lovely.
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Gosh she looks nice in this outfit. Lovely lady
ReplyDeleteTwo interesting pieces on the Queen but I think they'd both be better as part of different outfits. The top perhaps with some simple pants and "mod" shoes. The skirt might be nice with a simple one colour knit top.
ReplyDeleteI guess what I'm seeing 2 busy pieces that fight with each other a bit. And as always, I'd like to see a break from pumps. So many great shoe designers, so little royal love.
Why a break from pumps, they make the outfit look so elegant. I you can’t or don’t want to wear heels, then thats for you. Pumps are easy to wear when you are used to them.
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ReplyDeleteFrom what I have read The Netherlands are a constitutional monarchy which means the monarch does not exercise excutive or policy making power, which is the same for the UK. When many US Presidents have come to the UK, the Prime Minister meets them and in a summit with other leaders the king or queen of the UK are not in the picture, the Prime Minister is. There might be a dinner or other private meeting with the US President. So why are William-Alexander and Maxima greeting President Trump and posing in the picture of all the leaders. Where is the Prime Minister of The Netherlands?
Royal Observer
Complimenten voor mevr. Schoof ze steekt Maxima de loef af.
ReplyDeleteTrès élégante la jupe imprimée mais pas du tout le style de sa chemise ; superbes escarpins de couleur grise !
ReplyDeleteJe pense que les escarpins sont assortis à la dentelle de la jupe, donc vert sapin et pas gris. Paloma.
DeleteMaxima's hair looks nice but I am not a fan of Natan's couture, Willem-Alexander and Trump, are well dressed and look very much in tune.
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