On Friday afternoon, 13 November 2026, Queen Máxima was sworn in alongside 23 other reserve officers by the Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army, Lieutenant General Jan Swillens. Upon completing her training as a reservist, she was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the General Staff of the Royal Netherlands Army.
The ceremony took place at the Royal Military Academy (KMA - Koninklijke Militaire Academie) in Breda. The Commander of the Royal Netherlands Army delivered an address during the ceremony. King Willem-Alexander and Princess Amalia also attended the ceremony. Since 2025, Princess Amalia has been taking part in the Defensity College programme. In October 2026, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Queen Máxima registered as a reservist in early 2026 and began her military training following her appointment. The training included both theoretical and practical elements, including the acquisition of basic military skills. On 11 November, she completed the final components of her training. Queen Máxima has been assigned as a reservist to the King’s Military Household, where she will serve as a staff officer within the Royal Netherlands Army.
In addition to Queen Máxima, the group of reservists comprises 14 healthcare professionals from hospitals that work with the Ministry of Defence and four specialists from the Communication & Engagement Command. A further three individuals will serve as guards or security personnel with the National Reserve Corps, while two others will join the Engineer Corps and National Operations.
Another royal lady promoting the military. It´s all to obvious. They smile in their uniforms, have nice ranks and medals, but in an actual war, they can´t do sh*t. In an actual war situation, these people will be protected at all cost. They won´t be in the trenches.
ReplyDeleteThese royals could serve their countries best by avoiding conflicts. Diplomatic efforts would go a long way. Fifty attempts to talk to the other side is better than one act of animosity. Promoting peace a hundred times is better than one mention of war (preparedness).
I agree with you.
DeleteQueen Elizabeth served as a truck mechanic and military driver.
DeleteAgree 22:16…and this is all for show.
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DeleteI think that diplomatic efforts do take place and can go to an extent we can't perceive on this blog just by viewing sets of pics taken throughout state visits.
We are invited to make fashion comments whenever royal ladies visit countries on state and working visits but dazzling the audience is just a minor part of their agenda imo.
There is so much more at stake than a simple array of designer outfits or tiaras to discuss on!
I for one deliberately avoid adding political and economical features implied in these seemingly formal exchange of scheduled trips to/ from specific countries.
Visits and gala dinners are places where deals and political issues can be debated.
I am pretty sure that royal ladies play active roles when it comes to discuss topics of political and economic interest.
The art is to support their husbands- who act also as Heads of State- behind the sparkle and dazzle of their stunning ensembles.
It would be naive to think that these ladies have no other raison d'etre but serving for mere decorative purposes.
Did Maxima get her uniform tailored? The waist looks much more cinched
ReplyDeleteProbably, I would, and what is wrong with that?
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Why?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Queen Maxima.
ReplyDeleteHelemaal met 22:16 en 22:40 eens, daarbij nog lippenstift en valse wimpers, ook niet gangbaar in het leger lijkt me.
ReplyDeleteWouah, rien à dire sur ce salut impeccable !
ReplyDeleteThat is funny!
ReplyDelete22:16 👏👏Well Said
ReplyDeleteShe did a good job by completing this training, but granting her a Lieutenant Colonel rank is too much, imo. Some people have to serve in the army for years (or even decades) to be promoted to that rank. She only underwent ten months of training (with numerous breaks).
ReplyDeletePic1, that looks like the Scouts pledge!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Q.Maxima on this remarkable accomplishment!
ReplyDelete@22:16, you totally miss the point of her being registered as a reservist.
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