King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are undertaking a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. On December 1, 2025, President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and her husband, Glenn Geerlings, welcomed the King and Queen during an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Paramaribo.
Afterwards, the King and Queen laid a wreath at the statue of Mama Sranan, which symbolises “Mother Suriname”. The statue depicts a woman holding five children in her arms, each representing one of Suriname’s demographic groups. In the evening, President Simons will host a state banquet in honour of the royal couple.
Très élégante robe rafraîchissante ; son chapeau/capeline est bien choisi !
ReplyDeleteI very much like the relaxed (and still smart looking) formality of Maxima's full ensemble (hat included) for this reception by the Surinamese president. Suriname is a warm and sunny S. American country with a long historical connection to the Netherlands, and I think that Maxima's outfit reflects this. Any other style of outfit and hat combo (like we are used to seeing at state receptions elsewhere) would have been too much, even though quite acceptable. The King, who is the main guest, is dressed appropriately as well. Were I to change anything, I'd have made the underskirt of Maxima's dress just a couple of inches longer. The points of the sleeves, the V-neck, and the belted sash all look good.
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I like this dress, the hat compliments the dress. I like the hat though it obscures her face at times, but great for the harsh sun.
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