Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the King’s Games in Hoofddorp today, where it was a hit with the children.
The Dutch royal, 52, and her husband King Willem-Alexander, 56, were in high spirits as they met pupils from KBS Klippeholm and CBS Vesterhavet schools in the north-west province.
The royal couple dressed smartly for the occasion, opting for elegant leather and a suit respectively, a fitting choice ahead of the King’s 56th birthday tomorrow.
The royals received a warm welcome from the primary school pupils, and seemed particularly excited to see Máxima, who high-fived them in their classrooms.
The mother of three was also photographed sitting at the lunch table with students as they dined on sandwiches, fruit and water in the school cafeteria.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the King’s Games in Hoofddorp today
The Dutch royal, 52, appeared to have an exquisite time as she high-fived and chatted with school students.
Elsewhere, the King and Queen went outside to watch what appeared to be an exciting friendly football match.
For the event, the Argentine-born royal donned a pair of high-waisted chocolate brown culottes, which served to accentuate her shapely figure.
Maxima paired the look with a gray turtleneck and brown leather boots, while for the outdoors she opted for a long gray coat.
A pair of silver metal earrings were the perfect complement, although on this occasion she preferred to do without the bag.
For her hair, the royal’s luscious blonde locks were tied down and decorated with just a middle part.
Her makeup was equally subtle and striking, with a streak of black eyeliner and a pink lip to finish off the look.
Meanwhile, her husband, the King, looked dapper in a royal blue suit which he wore with a crisp white shirt and orange tie.
Her outfit was a bold statement of national pride as it represented the colors of the Netherlands flag while also being synonymous with King’s Day.
Máxima and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, 56, met the students of the KBS Klippeholm and CBS Vesterhavet schools in the northwestern province in high spirits.
The royal couple were photographed sitting at the lunch table with students as they dined on sandwiches, fruit and water in the school cafeteria.
The monarch seemed to be in her element as she chatted with primary school students.
King Willem-Alexander will celebrate his 56th birthday tomorrow, April 27, however official plans for a celebration have yet to be announced.
The entire country is expected to come out to celebrate with street parties, music and a variety of games.
The King’s Games, which traditionally take place before King’s Day, are a fun way to kick off the royal celebrations.
More than 1.5 million children in 7,500 schools across the country will play sports and exercise as part of the games, while enjoying a day of health and fun instead of lessons.
The royal couple appeared jovial during their visit and were seen greeting teachers at the school and enthusiastically playing with students.
The news comes as Queen Máxima met with the President of Nigeria in The Hague yesterday.
Maxima’s makeup was equally subtle and striking, with a streak of black eyeliner and a pink lip to finish off the look.
The royal couple dressed smartly for the occasion, opting for elegant leather and a suit respectively, a fitting choice ahead of the King’s 56th birthday tomorrow.
The royal, 52, looked elegant as she channeled spring in a stunning blue satin pantsuit to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 72.
The crisp, fitted blazer cinched at the waist, creating a sophisticated silhouette.
She met with the President at the Palace as part of her role as Special Advocate to the United Nations Secretary-General on Inclusive Finance for Development.
Its role includes being a leading global voice in promoting universal access and responsible use of affordable, effective and secure financial services.
The queen opted to show off her blonde locks in a sleek, sleek updo and don a pair of dazzling gold and black earrings.
To accessorize, Maxima showed off her sparkle and wore a black leather strap watch studded with gold diamond bracelets.
She opted for a glamorous makeup look with smoky eyeshadow, a touch of eyeliner, mascara, and bright red lip gloss.
The monarchs appeared jovial during their visit and were seen greeting the school’s teachers and playing enthusiastically with the students.
Máxima posed alongside President Tinubu at the Palace, but they had a furry friend who stole the show: the Queen’s white puppy, Mambo.
In the images, the three-year-old dog could be seen sharing a seat with Máxima and standing next to the couple to pose for the camera.
Her husband, King Willem-Alexander, looked dapper in a suit when he also met the President at the Palace.
The 56-year-old donned a black jacket, matching smart trousers, a patterned tie with a crisp white shirt and handkerchief.
President Tinubu is believed to have held separate meetings with the king and queen. He was invited to the Netherlands by the country’s president, Mark Rutte.
While in the Netherlands, the Nigerian president spoke about collaborations and partnerships between the two countries.
This includes agriculture and water management towards innovative solutions for sustainable agricultural practices.