Queen Máxima of the Netherlands wowed in a formal blue silk ensemble on Monday as she welcomed the Emir of Qatar and his wife on an official visit today.
The Dutch royal, 53, and her husband King Willem-Alexander hosted a reception and lunch for Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani. at Noordeinde Castle in The Hague.
The official visit aims to strengthen the extensive relationship between the Netherlands and Qatar.
Queen Máxima looked as regal as ever in a blue silk blouse which she paired with a floor-length blue satin skirt from Belgian brand Natan.
Despite the sunny weather, Máxima wore long sleeves, perhaps to reflect the formal nature of the visit.
Queen Máxima wowed in a blue silk formal ensemble on Monday as she welcomed the Emir of Qatar and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani (pictured with Máxima) on an official visit to the Netherlands.
The stunning blouse featured a large bow closure, which highlighted a stunning royal blue jewel necklace.
Máxima, who usually opts for a bun-style updo, wore her hair down for the occasion, adding a subtle hat.
It’s a look the mother of two previously wore to a Christmas music gala in Bussum in 2023.
Meanwhile, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani, the emir’s third wife, also looked stunning in a similar ivory-hued silk skirt.
She opted for a white jacket with big statement buttons, and also chose to keep her shoulder-length locks loose.
Their husbands, King Willem-Alexander and Sheikh Tamim, added to the formality of the occasion in navy and deep blue suits.
In Qatar, the monarch and head of state is the most powerful position in the country and is responsible for the development of foreign relations.
During their visit, the royal couple will meet with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the presidents of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Queen Máxima looked as regal as ever in a blue silk blouse which she paired with a floor-length blue satin skirt from Belgian brand Natan.
The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani, were received by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Noordeinde Palace.
Máxima, who usually opts for a bun-style updo, wore her hair down for the occasion, adding a subtle hat.
The main objective of the visit is to further strengthen the extensive relations between the Netherlands and Qatar.
In the morning, in parallel with the official visit, a CEO roundtable will be held covering various areas, including the water, sustainable energy, food and maritime sectors.
A statement published on the Dutch royal website said: ‘The bilateral relationship between the Netherlands and Qatar has developed significantly in recent years.
‘Qatar is an important partner for the Netherlands in the field of stability and security.
‘The two countries work together to promote peace and strengthen the international legal order. They also collaborate in the areas of sustainable energy, growing food sustainably for domestic use and the digitalization of society.
“In addition, Qatar plays an important role in Dutch and European energy security, and will continue to do so in the coming years.”
Emir Sheikh Tamim has thirteen children born between 2006 and 2020, seven sons and six daughters, from three wives.
Maxima repeated a look from 2023, while Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani, the emir’s third wife, also looked stunning in a similar silk skirt in an ivory tone.
The Dutch royal couple received the emir and his wife at a lunch and reception to mark the beginning of their official visit to the country.
Last week, Maxima showed off her athletic side while donning a camouflage jumpsuit to participate in a team exercise with Engineer Regiment troops in the Netherlands.
Despite not wearing her usual glamorous dresses, the queen proved she can look good in any color style as she matched soldiers in her green camouflage uniform.
She wore natural makeup with a hint of bronze to accentuate her strong cheekbones and opted to wear her shoulder-length blonde hair down, avoiding any discomfort by wearing a hard military helmet.
He stepped out in what many would consider an unflattering jumpsuit, rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, and prepared to get stuck in.
The Queen took part in numerous exercises with the Engineer Regiment in Den Bosch, demonstrating her ability to take on glamorous or dirty challenges.
Maxima reopened the Hindeloopen, a cultural history museum in the Dutch town of Hindeloopen, which was previously closed for renovations.
