King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Attend the Dutch National Ballet Gala

Queen Maxima wore a red silk cape dress by Valentino, and red earrings. Artistic Director Ted Brandsen

On Thursday evening, July 2, 2026, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the Dutch National Ballet Gala, held in honour of the retirement of Artistic Director Ted Brandsen. The gala paid tribute to Brandsen's achievements after more than two decades of leading the ballet company, which he had directed since 2003. The event took place at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam.

Queen Maxima wore a red silk cape dress by Valentino, and red earrings. Artistic Director Ted Brandsen

Queen Maxima wore a red silk cape dress by Valentino, and red earrings. Artistic Director Ted Brandsen

The evening traditionally opened with the Grand Défilé, featuring more than 250 dancers from the Junior Company, the Dutch National Ballet and students of the Dutch National Ballet Academy performing together on stage. The remainder of the gala was specially curated to celebrate Ted Brandsen's artistic vision and his outstanding contribution to the company.

Queen Maxima wore a red silk cape dress by Valentino, and red earrings. Artistic Director Ted Brandsen

Queen Maxima wore Valentino Silk Cape Dress
Valentino Silk Cape Dress
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  1. I prefer the wearing of this red gown in the small photo. Contrasting colored clutch, and the diamond and ruby necklace, and accompanying earrings. It lightened the overall look in contrast to the red block color. Maxima's hair also looked lovely at that wearing of this gown.

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  2. غير معرف3/7/26 10:20

    As this is hardly a dress it sakes for some jewelry to lighten it up.
    The neckline is too tight when left bare.

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  3. غير معرف3/7/26 10:28

    Magnifique
    Froufrou

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