Dutch King and Queen Máxima Host the 2026 New Year’s Reception for Dutch Guests

byHelen - 37 Comments
Queen Máxima wore a belted burgundy wool coat by Max Mara, and wine red trouser by Claes Iversen

On Monday, January 12, 2026, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands hosted the traditional New Year’s Reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Princess Beatrix and Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, as well as Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, were present at the reception.

Queen Máxima wore a belted burgundy wool coat by Max Mara, and wine red trouser by Claes Iversen

At the New Year’s Reception, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima welcomed several hundred guests from politics and public administration, as well as from various sectors of Dutch society. In addition, this year’s thematic guests from the fields of arts and culture, both from the city and the regions, were invited.

Queen Máxima wore a belted burgundy wool coat by Max Mara, and wine red trouser by Claes Iversen

Queen Máxima wore a satin skirt and silk blouse by Natan

New Year’s Reception for Dutch Guests (VIDEO)

Queen Maxima wearing Max Mara Burgundy Pistoia Cashmere Robe Coat
Max Mara Pistoia Cashmere Coat

Helen

37 Comments
  1. Anonymous12/1/26 16:28

    no comment at ALL

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    1. Anonymous12/1/26 18:33

      No comment is a comment! 😄

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    2. Anonymous12/1/26 19:23

      Stupid comment !

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    3. Anonymous12/1/26 21:23

      Love the original poster's comment. 😄

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    4. Anonymous12/1/26 21:27

      You are NOT forced to comment, especially, when you habe nothing to say.

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    5. Anonymous13/1/26 03:29

      Ok 16:28, you can save your space next time by not making one. I’ll make one while I’m here: Maxima looking fresh and lovely in the new year. I think her silver skirt is the same as Mathilde’s apricot skirt the other day? Works a little better on Maxima who looks beautiful.

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  2. Anonymous12/1/26 16:40

    Beautiful coat. On these photos she looks like a young woman, not like s.o. at 52.

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    1. Anonymous12/1/26 18:04

      I thought so too!
      Without her usual heavy make-up she looks more like her younger self: so much better!!

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    2. AnnieM12/1/26 20:36

      I also thought she looked great. Lovely colour of coat. Why is the King carrying her bag?

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    3. Anonymous13/1/26 00:22

      I thought it was an old photograph from their engagement tour. Lovely Queen! MR

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    4. Anonymous13/1/26 10:24

      @ AnnieM
      That is what gentlemen do. Besides we don't know what is in the bag. Maybe it contains his (their) personal toilet articles. They change clothes before starting the reception.

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    5. Anonymous13/1/26 12:05

      For AnnieM: it appears to be his briefcase

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  3. Anonymous12/1/26 16:45

    Eindelijk , ze zijn er weer na lange tijd vakantie

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    1. MaryT13/1/26 20:39

      I think it is a tradition for them to visit their family in Argentina at Christmas.

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    2. Anonymous13/1/26 20:52

      😉

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  4. Anonymous12/1/26 16:55

    Very nice fitting coat, wonderful colour red for her complexion. Her shoes must be made of very soft leather as you can see her toes on the side. Lovely couple

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  5. Anonymous12/1/26 19:14

    What about the KING's health??? Doesn't look well

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    1. Anonymous12/1/26 20:00

      Has he health issues?

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    2. Anonymous12/1/26 21:23

      My thoughts exactly

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    3. Anonymous13/1/26 10:25

      He smiles.

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    4. Anonymous13/1/26 12:02

      Okay. Let's start an unsubstantiated rumor.

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    5. Anonymous14/1/26 07:05

      19:14 What about your health?

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  6. Achard6212/1/26 19:17

    J’adore le rouge-pivoine de ce manteau qui convient à merveille avec sa blondeur !

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  7. Anonymous12/1/26 19:22

    Beatiful cashmere outfit

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    1. Anonymous12/1/26 20:35

      Stupid comment !

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    2. Anonymous13/1/26 03:30

      Yes 19:22 it is a beautiful cashmere coat. I agree! As for 20:35, your comment is rude and misplaced.

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  8. Anonymous12/1/26 19:42

    This is obviously a photo taken as they were entering the palace and before they got all dressed up and made up to receive their guests. I must say that I very much like this natural and casual look on Maxima. She looks younger and very relaxed. I like the colour of her clothing too.
    The Dutch royal family have been missing from these pages for a couple of weeks so it's nice to see them again.
    - Anon 9:13

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  9. Anonymous12/1/26 20:16

    Superbe manteau
    Froufrou

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  10. Anonymous12/1/26 20:32

    Op de foto's van Robin Utrecht is het echt schrikken, zo plasticachtig dat gezicht en die tanden.

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  11. Anonymous12/1/26 22:00

    I like the Max Mara coat,but the Natan skirt is a ‘no’. I can’t think of any royal lady who could make that skirt look good. Similarly to Mathilde in the pink version,this looks as stiff as a board. The hemline looks like it was cut during a blackout. Natan teeters between hits and misses,this is definitely a miss.
    Lovely to see Princess Beatrix. She still radiates warmth in her smile.
    Lowri.

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  12. Ava Pittman12/1/26 23:31

    I don't think I have ever seen Maxima without makeup, she looks fabulous. Love the color of the coat, beautiful rich color, suits her beautifully. I don't like the hemline of the skirt, the color is pretty.

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  13. Anonymous13/1/26 01:48

    Like the Max Mara outfit. Nice to see Pss;s Beatrix and her sister again .
    css

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  14. Anonymous13/1/26 07:30

    Ik zag foto's mijn god heeft ze teveel fillers laten plaatsen bij haar mond?

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  15. Anonymous13/1/26 08:21

    Love the blue outfit, cut is beautiful however the skirt must crease when sitting down for long periods. The red coat is good too. I do like when the King wears a tie to match his wife’s outfit changes! Maxima looks well rested after the holidays but the king not so much... Lovely to see the older generation out too. JJ

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  16. Anonymous13/1/26 09:07

    Does the skirt look better because of the uneven hem? Absolutely not! The tissue and colour are good, so why oh why the hem?
    To make it “ design”?

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    1. Anonymous13/1/26 11:21

      Just like the shirt dresses of the 50s with the wide skirts (Dior) there were also this kind of skirts which were longer in the back. Normally this type of skirt (and also dresses) were worn for receptions and cocktails. There were also brides who had this type of skirt on their white wedding dress made of silk.

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  17. Anonymous14/1/26 16:05

    Clothes are oké but please tell her to look for an other hairdresser

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