Queen Maxima Meets EU Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque in Brussels

Queen Maxima wore a grey silk Salmone blazer suit by Max Mara. European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque

On April 7, 2026, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands met with European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque, in Brussels, to discuss financial health. The EU Commission has developed a strategy for financial literacy aimed at improving the financial well-being of citizens in the EU.

Queen Maxima wore Max Mara Salmone blazer suit with silk
Max Mara Salmone Suit

The purpose of the April 7 meeting is to explore how the efforts of the EU and those of Queen Máxima—in her role as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health and as honorary chair of the Money Wise Platform and the Financially Healthy Netherlands Foundation—can reinforce each other.

Last year, the European Commission launched the Financial Literacy Strategy to improve knowledge of financial matters and strengthen the financial resilience of EU citizens. Building on this, the Commission recently established a network of ambassadors committed to promoting financial literacy in EU countries. Queen Máxima, in her capacity as honorary chair of the Money Wise Platform, is one of these ambassadors.

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  1. غير معرف8/4/26 00:50

    Crazy pants, lol!

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  2. غير معرف8/4/26 00:58

    Oops that fabric does not work with the wide pants. Jacket is a nice fit and colour. Not the best look.

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  3. غير معرف8/4/26 01:19

    Nearly clown trouser width. Not a good look

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 08:41

      I thought of Charley Chaplin

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    2. غير معرف8/4/26 10:03

      Agree !! Fabric is too thick

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    3. غير معرف8/4/26 10:09

      100% agree!

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  4. I can only assume this three piece pantsuit is on trend, but it doesn't appeal to me.

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  5. غير معرف8/4/26 04:02

    Horrible slacks! MR

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 19:07

      Clown dress!!!!!!

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    2. غير معرف8/4/26 21:42

      Yes, awful pantsuit. The trousers far too big. Not everything that is fashionable is suitable.

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  6. غير معرف8/4/26 04:24

    Ah, this suit again. It's so close to being just right, I would like it, except for the weird ruching at the sides of the knees. Lyra

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  7. غير معرف8/4/26 04:55

    MaxMara has made a strange decision with these trousers. This is a rewear for Maxima, she wore it not that long ago, which is good to see - but I don’t think the designer has done a good job here.

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  8. غير معرف8/4/26 04:56

    Wat een grove stof, winters en onflatteus.

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  9. غير معرف8/4/26 05:00

    Te veel stof, grof en de boots eronder staan lomp, ze heeft mooiere MM pakken.

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  10. The pants are a no for me. The jacket and vest fit perfectly but the pants are sloppy looking and unattractive. And QM’s hair needs attention. I don’t understand why she makes such a concerted effort to dress appropriately with her outfits, accessories, and jewelry, but she does nothing with her hair (unless it’s a foreign tour).

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 13:02

      Maxima’s hair has a long history of discussion here. It does not need more attention as you suggest!, as it has had plenty. I think she’s a professional woman with difficult hair who is relaxed and confident enough to not worry too much about it on most days, and then to have it beautifully styled whenever it really counts. The Netherlands is a relaxed country dress-wise and being overly styled is not necessary. We can trust her experience in being queen over our experience in being observers and let her be her.

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    2. غير معرف8/4/26 13:41

      Absolutely perfect response @Anon 13:02
      Well said!
      - Anon 9:13

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    3. غير معرف8/4/26 16:09

      Thanks Anon 9:13. I appreciate that.

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    4. غير معرف8/4/26 17:15

      Well said 13:02. I too am tired of the criticism of Maxima’s hair. It’s HER hair, part of her body, not a garment to be discussed!

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  11. غير معرف8/4/26 06:54

    Love it. Great modern suit and the Queen looks business like with a twist.

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  12. Virginia Dogwood8/4/26 08:04

    MaxMara did a lousy job of designing those pants . The pants on the model look sloppy and tacky at best.
    I like the jacket; a simple cut white blouse would have looked better and Maxima should have worn different trousers. Perhaps fitted black trousers . Otherwise, wear another designer. Some designers' fashions don't deserve to be showcased by anyone, let alone royal ladies who represent a country!

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  13. غير معرف8/4/26 08:10

    Wow, Maxima is wearing THE trousers of 2026. Her silhouette looks so different with these, but I really like the change. It's modern.
    Although I agree the material is not the best for this kind of trousers.

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 10:04

      Sorry, I don’t care if it is modern, I think it is ugly and not elegant

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    2. غير معرف8/4/26 10:04

      Sorry, I don’t care if it is modern, I think it is ugly and not elegant

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    3. غير معرف8/4/26 13:46

      I agree. It is not because it is modern I must like it. The jacket O.K. .but the vest is not necessary anymore. It is spring and not cold compared to last week. The trousers are really ugly. She has other beautiful trousers in burgundy, black, cream which would look very good with the jacket. She also has several matching tops to wear underneath. Dressing too extravagant often result in a bad choice.

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  14. غير معرف8/4/26 09:07

    I agree with @08.04 - she looked dreadful when she first wore this suit and looks dreadful in it now. She tries too hard to be of the moment and never
    comes across as authentic,IMO. AND no excuses can be accepted for the awful hair. I am sure she has the money and access to the best advice, use it!

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 16:10

      No 9:07, she does not look dreadful. That is completely unfair and you would hate anyone to say it about you. You might not like her clothes - that’s different.

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    2. غير معرف8/4/26 17:17

      Ah 9:07, not dreadful. I too do not like the trousers, but she does not look dreadful. Can you criticise the clothes rather than the human?

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  15. This time I think we can expect unanimity (or almost since I read nuances) on NO to the trousers, particularly in combination with the design of the jacket. Except to say it is trendy, what sort of neutral comment can be made on this suit ? If I were a Dutch citizen I would regret money was spent on it.

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 16:12

      Calm down. It’s one outfit and you have no right to speak for a whole nation of people.

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  16. غير معرف8/4/26 09:42

    I love wide pants but these pants are way too hide !

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  17. Dellbabe8/4/26 12:14

    Along with see through dresses, I'm looking forward to when slacks that drag on the floor are out of favor. Otherwise, I like the top and QM always pulls her look off well.

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  18. غير معرف8/4/26 13:25

    @13.02- 'have it (hair) beautifully styled when it counts ' - you are suggesting that most of the people she meets 'don't count' because 99% of the time her hair is a mess. So she must regard most people not worthy of any effort on her part. It certainly appears so most of the time.

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    1. غير معرف8/4/26 16:11

      No 13:25, that’s not my intention at all.

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  19. Ce tailleur pourrait me plaire mais pas au niveau du pantalon !

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  20. غير معرف8/4/26 17:01

    Uffa, Maxima is wearing those trousers in 2026. The silhouette is very very ugly

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  21. The trend for wide legged pants is unfortunate. Not all fashions should be followed!

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  22. غير معرف8/4/26 21:31

    This three piece is one piece too many. I would have preferred a bright white tee in place of the vest.
    Mrs Cleaver

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  23. غير معرف9/4/26 00:11

    Too much gray needs some color top and different bottoms. I like wide leg pants, but this one is a bit over the top IMO.
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