At the invitation of King Willem-Alexander, German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, are making a state visit to the Netherlands. On June 9, 2026, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed the German Federal President and Ms Büdenbender to the Netherlands at Dam Square in Amsterdam.
In the afternoon, the King and Queen, Federal President Steinmeier, and Ms Büdenbender visited the National Holocaust Museum. Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport Sophie Hermans and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema also took part in the visit. They then visited the Resto VanHarte community restaurant in Amsterdam-Oost.
Maxima looks properly summery!
ردحذفI love the oversized hat, but even more than that, I like that her skirt and top is fairly low-key, matching the conservative style of Mrs. Budenbender and not showing her up. Let's see how the state dinner tonight goes, fashion-wise.
- Anon 9:13
A big no to Maxima's outfit. This dramatic mega-hat, like from the South American pampas, is appropriate for a summer party on the Copa Cabana beach, not a state visit. She must have known the modest style of the wife of the German president, Mrs. Budenbender, and yet she reached for such a theatrical element.
ردحذفStephanie
Agree !!
حذفI agree with you, Stephanie. Even though I love Maxima's outfit very much, it is not appropriate for the occasion. This is a state visit, not a garden party.
حذفAna Katarina
Agree
حذفHm, why should the Queen "dress down"? Can't Miss Büdenbender dress up and wear an impressive outfit? She is representing my country and sorry, if that boring funeral outfit stands for it, I should probably think about moving to the netherlands. Germany is more than you might get the impression seeing these pictures.
حذفShe is out again in her big mad hats and I love it! Only Max could pull this off. LRB
ردحذفOutstanding hat. Perfectly elegant and perfectly practical to shield the face from the sun. Hoping more people will get back to hats for the best skin protection.
ردحذفI think she looked lovely and summery. Yes, the hat was big but it all worked. I really liked the skirt.
ردحذفEn général, je n’aime pas les capelines mais là, celle de Maxima est sublime en harmonisant son look !
ردحذفBeautiful outfit for Maxima. Frau B seems to have dressed for a different season
ردحذفThis is a no for me: just a blouse and skirt will not do for an official state visite.
ردحذفThe cut of the skirt is not good, and the pattern does nothing for it. The big hat doesnot work for this combination.
Love this floral skirt with the large, modern print and soft colors. Perfectly paired with a simple white blouse and tan heels lets the skirt and this fabulous hat be the highlights. Pure summer!
ردحذفThat’s a sartorial home run for QM, the pearls are understated glory. dlh
ردحذفI'm quite sure why but I love this hat! I think the skirt and shirt might be a little too caual for it. With the right dress or suit this would be great to wear to a wedding or christning.
ردحذفBiggest hat or go home ! I'd rather go home. A hat as the the size of a parasol
ردحذفI read what everyone is saying about Frau B's more modest style. Good for her. But Max is the queen with her personal style. And she looks great
ردحذفYes, sorry, the hat is so ridiculously huge that it looks intentionally unserious. Poor Mrs. Budenbender has to look happy while trying to avoid colliding with its brim.
ردحذفThis hat is a big no and a big rute versus first lady 's modesty and simplicity
ردحذفThe individual elements are lovely; but when combined, in my view, not so much. The cotton and/or linen of the skirt and blouse are not refined enough for the delicate silk and chiffon-like elements in the hat -- which are more suited for weddings, christenings, garden parties etc. The pearl necklace is extremely formal and needs to be combined with a classic formal dress, gown or suit - not a breezy all-purpose cotton blouse. Her right hand bracelet is also not in my view compatible aesthetically with the necklace.
ردحذفThat said, I would love to wear this blouse and skirt myself; and I think that on Maxima these two together look fantastic. Lyra
Queen Maxima looks fantastic like always. Mrs Büdenbender looks boring like always.
ردحذفBeautiful hat for a woman who can wear huge hats. It does not have anything to do with "pampas", what a condescending silly remark ... and note: she wears it outside, in sunshine, and takes it off when inside. But besides that, as comparisons do, the comparison between Ms Büdenbender's "modest" style seems to imply that a big hat lacks "modesty" ...
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