Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Has a Bright and Peppy Fashion Vibe That’s Obsession-Worthy

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Has a Bright and Peppy Fashion Vibe That's Obsession-Worthy

We’re so very fortunate to live in a world filled with fashionable royals. There’s England’s Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, who have different but equally beautiful taste in clothes. Queen Letizia of Spain is just all the goals, looking absolutely gorgeous in everything including repeat ensembles she loves to wear. And who doesn’t love the looks of Princess Sofia of Sweden or Princess Charlene and Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco? [ami-related id="1249061" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/kate-middleton-best-outfits-of-all-time-pics/" title="See Kate Middleton’s Most Stunning Fashion Moments of All Time" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Duchess-Kate-Garden-Chic-Appearance-Promo.jpg"] But among the top stylish royals in the world we can't forget Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. The Argentinian-born Dutch icon met her husband King Willem-Alexander in Spain in 1999. The couple married in February 2002, and they had three daughters over the next five years. As a busy and active member of the royal family, we've caught many a glimpse of the Queen’s elegant yet fun sense of style. For instance she loves a bright dress she can wear with simple pumps. She seriously knows how rock a winter coat without sacrificing her overall aesthetic. But one of our favorite things about her is the signature wide-brim hats she wears with just about anything — dresses, pants, skirts, you name it! From her penchant for punch-red frocks to her lovely taste in denim dresses (much like her regal Spanish and British counterparts), kick back and take in the bright and peppy style of her majesty, the Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

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June 16, 2020

At the signing of a music agreement for school kids, the royal paired flared denim trousers with a ruffled beige short-sleeve shirt. She accessorized the look with a pair of navy pumps, a matching clutch and a floral print scarf that she carried along with a sheer umbrella. 

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June 11, 2020

Monochrome outfit goals! The Dutch monarch paid a working visit to the House of Hope in Rotterdam looking as stylish as ever in an all-beige outfit and matching accessories.

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June 10, 2020

The queen was all smiles for a visit to a mental health care institution in The Hague. She looked sophisticated in a high-neck beige blouse styled with a gray blazer. She accessorized the ensemble with a fun statement necklace featuring gold, silver and white pearls.

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June 4, 2020

For a working visit to meet essential workers at a supermarket in Nijmegen (a city in the Netherlands), the queen turned heads in an all-white ensemble, styled with beige heels and a matching clutch. She completed the look with gold hoops and a bracelet.

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June 3, 2020

The monarch and husband King Willem-Alexander dressed up for the first show at the National Theater in Hague for its reopening as COVID-19 restrictions ease in the Netherlands. For the special occasion, Queen Maxima donned a black maxi dress featuring colorful embroidering. She paired the dress with matching accessories: heels, a clutch and a scarf.

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June 2, 2020

On her way to visit the The Hague Art Museum, the Netherlands monarch dazzled in a bright yellow ensemble complete with a blouse belted at the waist, ankle-cut trousers, ballet flats and oversized beaded hoop earrings. 

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May 28, 2020

Spring style! The queen was photographed visiting the stunning island of Texel for a meeting about how COVID-19 will impact tourism. She donned an orange top and wide-leg pants for the occasion, styled with matching earrings and beige heels. 

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May 26, 2020

When visiting the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam, the monarch stunned in a beige monochrome look complete with a puffy-sleeve dress, with matching suede pumps and a slouchy clutch. It all came together with a cinched-at-the-waist statement belt with a large stone buckle. 

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May 20, 2020

The queen stopped by the Department of Medical Microbiology in Leiden to meet with experts working on COVID-19 research. She wore a neutral-toned ensemble, comprising an off-white beige top and slacks and a tan coat and heels.

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May 19, 2020

For a visit to the Delft Food Bank Foundation, the mom of three looked summery in a long-sleeved dressed covered in mini flowers. She accessorized the pretty midi with a pair of coral statement earring and a black clutch.

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May 14, 2020

In head-to-toe beige, the royal visited a residential care facility looking seriously chic. The monochrome ensemble was made up of a sleeveless mock neck top cinched at the waist with a skinny belt, along with culottes, sleek pumps and a small clutch. 

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May 12, 2020

The queen paid a working visit to AFPRO Filters, a manufacturer that's currently producing face masks amid the COVID-19 outbreak. She wore a casual white blouse paired with black trousers and paired the elegant ensemble with a pair of on-trend clear-and-black pumps. 

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May 4, 2020

For the National WWII Memorial and wreath-laying Ceremony at National Monument on Dam Square, the royal looked positively regal in an all-black ensemble. She wore a black gown styled with a hat, gloves, a hat and diamond stud earrings. 

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April 27, 2020

Family time! The queen celebrated Kingsday 2020 at home at the Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch with her three daughters amid the COVID-19 outbreak. For the party, she wore a floral jumpsuit styled with bright red pumps, a chunky white belt and statement earrings.

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April 20, 2020

While working from home at the Huis ten Bosch Palace amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Dutch monarch wore a multi-colored print blouse with glasses and large red costume jewelry-style earrings. 

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April 16, 2020

The queen paid a working visit to Demcon (a technology company creating ventilators to assist ICU patients during the COVID-19 outbreak) wearing a colorful outfit consisting of bright yellow pants, a green blouse and a matching purse. She completed the eye-catching look with the perfect finishing touch: a multicolored statement-making peacoat.

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April 8, 2020

Wearing a sophisticated ensemble comprising a gray pantsuit with a beige shirt underneath, the queen paid a working visit to two catering establishments during the COVID-19 outbreak. For a stylish finishing touch, she matched her blouse to her accessories.

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March 27, 2020

The royal visited the Zuidbaak nursery looking polished and chic in a tan pantsuit with a large, stylish belt. She completed the monochrome look with a matching clutch, heeled boots and medical gloves.

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March 12, 2020

Wearing a casual-yet-chic ensemble comprising of a beige T-shirt adorned with 3D floral details and matching culottes, the mom of three visited the Silima Lombu Ecobillave in Tobalake. She completed the look with an orange clutch, heels and a statement headband.

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March 11, 2020

Polka dot perfection! While on her royal tour of Indonesia, Maxima looked incredible in a long-sleeved mustard polka dot maxi dress paired with matching pointed-toe heels and a wide-brimmed hat.

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March 11, 2020

Dressed in a long-sleeved white dress covered in eye-catching jewel accents, the queen looked fabulous at the welcome ceremony during her royal tour of Indonesia. She paired the pretty number with a wide-brimmed green hat, cream-colored heels and a clutch.

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March 10, 2020

For day two of her royal visit to Indonesia, the queen looked ethereal in a high-collared floral cape dress. The stunner accessorized the feminine number with beige accessories including a chunky belt, pointy-toed pumps, a clutch and a statement hair accessory.

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March 9, 2020

When arriving for a royal visit in Indonesia, the monarch stunned in a navy mididress with a flared hem and cold-shoulder sleeves that featured ruffled details with white trim. She paired the chic look with suede pumps, seashell earrings and a white clutch.

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February 25, 2020

The queen and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, hit the slopes for their annual winter vacation to Lech, Austria. Despite the wintery elements, the mom of three still managed to look stylish in a burgundy and black-striped ski suit and matching gloves.

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February 18, 2020

Previously spotted on the royal in October 2019, Maxima rewore a dusty rose A-line dress while attending a joint future seminar between Indonesia and the Netherlands. She paired the beautiful piece with a suede clutch, matching pumps and a structured hat.

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January 27, 2020

As she paid her respects on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the queen wore a long black wrap coat with a matching hat per her signature style.

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January 15, 2020

The queen hosted the Netherlands' annual New Year's reception wearing a jewel-toned ensemble composed of a long-sleeved top and a navy skirt. She accessorized the colorful look with glamorous sapphire and diamond earrings.

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January 8, 2020

The mother of three paid a visit to addiction clinic De Wending in Ugchelen wearing a long mixed check belted coat by Oscar de la Renta. She paired the statement-making coat with brown boots, a matching handbag and chunky gold hoops.

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December 18, 2019

Looking as festive as ever, the queen attended the Christmas Music Gala in Zwolle wearing a black, long-sleeved sequined dress adorned with multicolored sparkles. She paired the statement-making piece with matching tights, a clutch and heels. 

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December 4, 2019

A trendy queen! For the Prince Claus Awards presentation ceremony in Amsterdam, the royal donned a long-sleeved purple dress with intricate embellishments, paired with a bright red coat, which she elegantly draped over her shoulders. She completed the look with a matching clutch and heels.

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December 3, 2019

While visiting the Princess Maxima Center for pediatric oncology, the queen rocked a vibrant royal blue ensemble complete with a textured coat and knee-length dress. She topped off the look with nude pumps and statement earrings.

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November 29, 2019

The mom of three attended the Vakmensen Jubilee Conference in Nieuwegein wearing a head-turning pink ensemble. She donned a textured jacket and midi skirt, which she accessorized with a matching wide belt at the waist and a massive headband.

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November 28, 2019

A colorful queen! The stylish royal arrived at the Erasmus Prize awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam wearing a teal dress adorned with bright details and bottom fringe. She completed the statement-making look with a pair of burgundy pumps.

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November 25, 2019

The queen arrived in Pakistan for day one of her three-day visit wearing a neutral-toned striped dress from Zeus+Dione with a belt at the waist, gold statement earrings from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen and a dark brown purse.

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November 21, 2019

While attending the opening of the Humania exhibition at the NEMO Science Museum, the monarch paired two of her favorite colors together to create a beautifully bold outfit. Over top of a navy print chiffon dress she wore a red coat draped over her shoulders, accessorizing with scarlet satin pumps, a matching clutch and a dark blue wide-brim hat. 

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November 20, 2019

Red hot! The queen looked smart and sophisticated to sign the More Music in the Classroom agreement. She donned a bright red dress with a bow detail at the waist and tied the look together with a beige coat, matching pumps and a mix of silver and gold accessories.

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November 6, 2019

The blonde beauty attended the European Venture Philanthropy Association conference in Hague wearing a chic plaid ensemble with a matching blazer draped over her shoulders. She added a pop of color with a red clutch and pointed-toe heels.

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November 5, 2019

The mom of three served up fall fashion inspiration in gray and mustard tones while on a visit to the city of Utrecht. She wore a chic and sophisticated sweater and purse, which she paired with an yellow-orange jacket, wide-leg trousers and statement earrings. 

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November 4, 2019

The Netherlands' queen attended the Prince Bernhard Culture Fund Prize in a pale pink skirt with a sparkly checkered pattern for extra oomph and a matching pussy-bow blouse, giving Us a lesson in monochrome dressing. 

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October 31, 2019

As dazzling as ever, the queen donned a tan cape coat, a lace frock and suede pumps for the Prix de Rome Awards at the Stedelijk Museum. To top it all off she wore her favorite accessory: an asymmetrical wide-brim hat.

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October 31, 2019

Wearing the perfect fall shade in a plum monochrome look for the launch of the Borski Fund for female entrepreneurs in Amsterdam, the Dutch beauty rocked flawlessly tailored trousers, a simple top and a jacket worn over her shoulders (because she's a style queen).

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October 30, 2019

For the Dutch Schuldhulproute launch, the Netherlands monarch looked elegant and regal in a navy blue pants ensemble complete with a cowl-neck sweater, wide-leg trousers and matching pumps. She added a bit of pizzazz with geometric yellow earrings that popped with her blonde locks pulled up into a bun.

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October 29, 2019

Royal in red! The Dutch beauty stunned in a long red coat at Noordeinde Palace for the President of Poland's visit. She completed the ensemble with maroon details like a headband, clutch, gloves and pumps.

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October 28, 2019

The queen attended the documentary premiere of Galapagos: Hope for the Future in Amsterdam wearing a long-sleeved black velvet top with green and black sequined pants. She accessorized the fun look with dangly diamond earrings and a black clutch.

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October 23, 2019

The queen stunned in a burgundy-colored jumpsuit with sequin details at a cocktail party in Tokyo to celebrate Emperor Naruhito's enthronement. She accessorized the dazzling look with statement earrings and a matching sequined clutch. 

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October 22, 2019

The royal style icon looked absolutely ravishing for the imperial state banquet in Toyko, dazzling in a red ball gown with lots of diamond jewelry that included a necklace, bracelet and ruby embellished crown.

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October 22, 2019

For the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, the Netherlands monarch stunned in a gray-blue ball gown that featured floral embroidery on the sheer overlay, which matched her bold floral headpiece. She topped off the look with a royal sash, tulle gloves and a beautiful standout necklace. 

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October 18, 2019

On day 5 of the Dutch royal visit to India, the queen looked as lovely as ever in a bright orange lace frock that she paired with a matching fascinator and silver pumps.

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October 17, 2019

Previously spotted on the royal in July, this chic tie-dye dress got a refresh thanks to a large matching orange hat for day 4 of the state visit to India. 

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October 16, 2019

Changing into her third look for day 3 in India, the Dutch fashionista stunned in a pretty pink dress with puffy sleeves, a floral print and delicate buttons up the front.

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October 16, 2019

Donning her second colorful look for day three of the royal visit to India, the Dutch queen wore a pale blue number with a sheer top, a statement necklace, an oversized hat and nude pumps. 

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October 16, 2019

Wearing royal blue like a true stylish queen, the monarch stunned in a loose-fitting frock with ruffled details along the shin-length hemline while visiting a factory in Gol Maidan, Mumbai. She accessorized with snakeskin prints, including open-toe heels and a small clutch, as well as a feathered fascinator.

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October 15, 2019

Embracing her favorite accessory, the queen wore a large flat hat with tall colorful feathers atop, which she paired with a chiffon knee-length frock, suede pumps and an understated clutch during a royal Dutch visit to India.

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October 9, 2019

While in Amersfoort for a VPTZ national meeting, the Dutch monarch donned a fall-perfect ensemble complete with a plaid asymmetrical skirt, a matching blazer (worn over her shoulders), a red blouse and color-blocked suede pumps. She topped off the look with her favorite accessory, a hat, which is the same one she wore just a week earlier at the Scient Makers Awards ceremony.

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October 8, 2019

Worn by the royal just a few weeks prior when she was in NYC for the UN General Assembly, this tailored beige pant ensemble was pulled out once again while attending a support conference on mental health in Amsterdam.

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October 7, 2019

The Dutch beauty looked an absolute vision in all red while attending the Global SME Finance Forum. She opted for a fiery pantsuit, which she paired with a matching blouse that featured tassels around the collar, pointy pumps and a small chain-handle bag. 

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October 3, 2019

Pairing two separate plaid pieces together, the monarch looked cool and sharp while visiting Mind Amersfoort, donning wide-leg trousers and a poofy blouse.

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October 2, 2019

Going bold with accessories, the Dutch queen paired her dusty rose dress with a matching wide-brim hat, a statement necklace and nude pumps while attending the Scient Makers Awards ceremony.

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September 30, 2019

When visiting an art exhibition in Amsterdam, the queen looked sharp and sophisticated in a tan coatdress featuring a thick belt cinched at the waist, paired with matching bow-embellished pumps. 

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September 25, 2019

The royal was spotted in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly wearing an monochrome look complete with tailored trousers and a matching sweater that she decorated with a silver broach.

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September 24, 2019

Opting for a bold print, the queen wore a pleated, maroon-and-beige pattern dress with sleek pumps at the United Nations General Assembly.

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September 19, 2019

Taking a page out of Kate Middleton's book, the blonde beauty paired maroon culottes with a polka dot blouse and suede pumps while attending an event at Centraal Beheer.

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September 18, 2019

While attending the third KW1 lecture, the Dutch icon opted for a red ruffled long-sleeve dress with a floral print and a braided black belt cinched at the waist with two long tassels hanging down in the front.

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September 18, 2019

The queen donned a pair of beige culottes with a matching blouse, blazer and fascinator while visiting South-West Drenthe with her husband, King Willem-Alexander.

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September 17, 2019

Looking like a fairy-tale dream come true for Prince's Day, the royal beauty stunned in a merlot-hued ball gown with gloves and a felt beret from Philip Treacy in the same shade.

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September 11, 2019

For a council of state dinner, the Dutch royal stunned in a blue chiffon ballgown with a beautiful floral print. She tied it all together with a chandelier necklace and statement earrings. 

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September 11, 2019

The royal donned a black jumpsuit for a workshop with the Fempower Your Youth Program. To add a pop of color to the sleek, all-black look, she accessorized with three statement-makers: a massive pair of red and gold earrings, red patent-leather heels with a bow accent and a stylish red clutch.

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September 9, 2019

Forgoing her go-to accessory — a wide-brim hat — the Dutch monarch attended the Get Out of Debt congress in an above-the-knee bold print frock with sharp pumps and a small clutch.

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September 5, 2019

While attending the 40th anniversary of De Kindertelefoon, the Dutch monarch wore a navy and white dress with a checkered print and leaf pattern printed on it. She accessorized in all navy like the pro she is with a leather gloves, a clutch, pointy-toe pumps and, of course, a wide brim hat.

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September 4, 2019

The Queen stunned in an all tan look complete with a textured knee-length dress, a geometrical bag, pumps and a chic asymmetrical large straw hat when visiting the Green Mineral Plant. 

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August 31, 2019

To add a sophisticated pop of color, the royal paired her beige skirt and white blouse with a hot pink hat and colorful statement earrings while attending the 75th anniversary of the World War II liberation. 

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July 19, 2019

During a photocall at the Huis ten Bosch Palace, the Dutch queen kept it simple and chic in a green, brown and orange print dress with ankle-strap heels and hoop earrings. 

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July 3, 2019

What a stunner! The Queen of the Netherlands opened the Superstraat children exhibition in the Wereld Museum in Rotterdam in a bold green two-piece outfit by Natan and a woven hat.

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June 25, 2019

Only Queen Maxima could look so put together for a lovely summer day. While attending the opening of No Limits horse stables in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands, the Dutch royal stunned in a pale-blue paisley structured dress with a cream wide-brim hat. She accessorized with a shiny silver belt, clutch and chic pumps to match. 

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June 20, 2019

The Dutch royal stunned in a crimson, lace floral shirt with a ruffled shoulder, gold wide-leg pants and espadrilles during a visit to the De Delerij Foundation for refugees. She finished the look with a red envelope clutch. 

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June 19, 2019

Proving she's the queen of monochrome style, the Dutch royal stunned in an all-rose look that featured a sheer long-sleeve dress, pumps and a fabulous wide-brim hat while attending the opening of the renovated military hospital in Utrecht.


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June 18, 2019

Donning her favorite go-to accessory, the queen dazzled at the Royal Ascot in a big hat covered in a full bouquet of flowers. She matched all accessories — including her pumps and clutch — to her beige chiffon dress.

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June 17, 2019

While attending the Order of the Garter ceremony, the stylish queen dazzled in a blush cape dress with tuxedo lapels for added appeal. She paired the look with a chic chignon, nude pumps and silver bracelets.

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June 13, 2019

On the third day of the state visit to Ireland, the blonde beauty opted for a bright coral bell-shaped dress with matching pumps and a red clutch.