Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are making a three-day state visit to the Netherlands. On the evening of June 18, 2026, Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. During the guided tour, the Emperor and Queen saw, among other things, a 17th-century Japanese lacquer chest.
Landscapes, a hunting scene, and a palace scene from The Tale of Genji—a classic work of Japanese literature from the early 11th century—were depicted down to the smallest detail. The Emperor and Queen Máxima also toured the Gallery of Honour and viewed The Night Watch, painted by the Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn.
Natan Jamba silk crepe dress
The Japanese emperor is very short. It would have been very considerate of Q Maxima if she had worn lower heels. Also she is overdressed for a daytime visit to the museum.
ReplyDeleteTwo inch heels would not have made a difference. MR
DeleteThe Emperor has always been short. I'm pretty sure he's used to it and doesn't expect other people to compensate.
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I don't understand this kind of reasoning. I do believe the emperor is man enough not to feel any lesser because of his height, and why would Maxima have to excuse herself because she's a tall woman?My cousin is very tall and in her teens she would slouch in order to try to "blend in" with the rest of us that were shorter. But I'm happy to say it was short lived and she walks with a straight back happy with her height now. There's no human value in our stature since there's mighty little we can do about it. So nobody needs to make any accomodation in regards to that.
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DeleteIn the introduction text under the 1st photo is written that they made this visit "on the evening of the18th June". Better read everything carefully before writing down your comment.
Totally agree, my thoughts also. See had to wear lower heels. The emperor is short but Maxima looks massive. Ellen
DeleteThe caption says "On the evening of June 18, 2026," so this was not a daytime visit. Even if she wore flats, QM would be much taller that the Emperor. Let's assume his masculine pride is strong enough to withstand a woman standing taller than he as his wife consistently does. If he had a problem with it, the Empress would wear flats.
DeleteShe is the Queen of her country, dear MM. she is not overdressed and she is not inconsiderate. She is tall, that’s fact, he is short, that’s fact. And they are friends and by all accounts, hold great respect for one another.
DeleteIt is an evening visit.
DeleteLovely outfit on Maxima. The colour and the style suit her so well.
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Indeed, a great rewear! MR
DeleteAgain with high heels, she should have been more considerate of her guests height, instead of wearing plastic sky high heels. Nice outfit he is wearing.
ReplyDeleteHere’s a Natan that works really well. That museum is absolutely fabulous; and it looks as if they may have had a private evening viewing.
ReplyDelete@ MM 22:41:
ReplyDeletesono d’accordo con te.
Mi sembra che ultimamente Maxima esasperi i suoi outfit esagerando nei modelli e nelle proposte, come l’abito cespuglio di qualche giorno fa!
Mi spiace perché è una donna simpatica e la sua personalità è così prorompente che andrebbe tenuta a bada…lo scrivo con tutta la simpatia che ho per lei.
Se una regina deve essere notata non c’è bisogno di outfit eccessivi ed estremi, eleganza e classe sono ben altro.
Maxima looks beautiful, very regal and elegant. Love the color. She has style and panache to wear this outfit beautifully and she does. She has such confidence.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with MM, but apparently it’s always Maxima first.
ReplyDeleteQueen Maxima looks so beautiful the color and style of her dress suits her very well.
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