On May 12, 2026, Queen Máxima opened the new Mammal Building of Stichting AAP in Almere. The building provides shelter for various species of exotic mammals in an environment better suited to their natural needs, with more space, professional care, and an adapted climate. AAP is a European animal welfare organization dedicated to the well-being of exotic animals such as primates, lions, and tigers.
Following the opening of the new building, the Queen met with volunteers and staff members of Stichting AAP and toured the facilities. During the visit, she learned more about the stories of rescued animals and the work of the foundation. AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) operates two rescue centers: AAP Almere and AAP Spain.
I particularly love photo 7. It is nice to see some royal ladies not wearing these extremely long dresses all the time. I love the shape and colour of the outfit although not so much the somewhat shiny material ( which may be the camera and may be better in person) and I think her hat for this outfit is perfection. LRB
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DeleteSilk can be shiny.
It's refreshing to see a royal wearing a shorter skirt and showing off great legs.
ReplyDeleteThe length of the skirt is still modest but fashionable. Let's hope the Windsor ladies take note. I love the emerald green colour of the fabric and the fit of the suit. The pillbox hat is classic.
Absolutely agree. The colour is lovely and Queen Maxima looks great. Especially like the pillbox hat. I also wish that this fashion for overly long dresses would go. If you look at the photos from the garden parties last week, most guests are also in the same style
DeleteDear Sandra, Why always compare? Personally, I find that very hurtful and childish; every person is unique and valuable!
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DeleteWe are on a fashion blog aren't we ? We discuss how the royal ladies and sometimes the royal men are dressed and whether we like it or not and what we eventually would like to change. It is logic that we compare the outfits of the different royal ladies. Several commenters on this blog think the same about the length of the Windsor's clothes.
I think the majority on this blog are adults and are supposed to know that in other countries ladies do not always like to wear too long dresses which end just above the ankles. We are not judging persons but we do judge the way they dress. If people are hurt by this and find it childish, it is time that they start thinking like adults.
I agree with Sandra, the Windsors could use a fashion refresh for sure. And Maxima looks amazing, as usual.
ReplyDeleteMy same thoughts. Queen Max looks fantastic and love the cut and length of this dress.
DeleteMaxima looks wonderful. I suspect that this suit might be a re-wear from some years ago? If so, both Max and the suit have borne the test of time very well.
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Dit pakje uit de oude doos zit echt loeistrak en is inmiddels gedateerd en te kort ook al heeft ze fantastische benen. Het nephaar stoort me ook, zie toch liever een natuurlijke look, maar allez. Het dopje is leuk. Graag nog veel meer bezoeken aan organisaties die staan voor dierenwelzijn!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh no! too short, too shiny, too ill fitting.
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