Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands stun in matching blue outfits to attend maritime talks in Scheldekwartier Queen Maxima opts for blue lacy ensemble during provincial visit READ MORE: Queen Maxima of the Netherlands beams and hugs her relatives she attends Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix alongside King Willem-Alexander and daughter Princess Alexia By Alice Wade Published: 12:14 BST, 27 August 2024 | Updated: 12:19 BST, 27 August 2024 e-mail View comments Queen Maxima of the Netherlands stepped out in a smoky blue ensemble as she arrived today in Vlissingen, a city famed for its beautiful sea. The royal, 53, looked effortlessly elegant as she donned an earthy blue lace look during her visit to Scheldekwartier, a district dedicated to maritime heritage in Vlissingen town located in the Walcheren region of the Netherlands. Joined by her husband, King Willem-Alexander , Maxima sported a sleeveless frock embellished with a gorgeous earthy-coloured lace, worn just below her knee.
The same material had been fashioned into a feminine looking scarf laid over her sun tanned shoulders, and a lace feathered beret perched on her immaculate hair. Maxima beamed excitedly as she held out a well manicured hand to wave at the crowds that had gathered to welcome her to the city's maritime district. Maxima, 53, pictured looking effortlessly elegant as she donned an earthy blue laced look during her visit to Scheldekwartier, which is a new city district within the sunny sea town The mother-of-three completed the fashionable look with a pair of elegant beige grey high heels, blending the earthy hues together.
She was joined by her husband, left, King Willem-Alexander The Dutch royal donned a pair of pearlescent blue earrings to match the coastal colours of her outfit, finishing the ensemble with a sandy coloured clutch bag and elegant looking gloves in the same shade. She opted for her usual smoky eye look, paired with bronzed cheeks and bright face make-up to accentuate her natural beauty. The mother-of-three completed the fashionable look with a pair of elegant beige grey high heels, blending the earthy hues together.
Maxima was joined by her husband who matched her sea blue theme with a light striped navy suit and dusky blue shirt and tie to compliment his wife's similar coloured dress. As she met with the public who had gathered for the royal appearance, she paused to talk to one woman in sat the edge of the barriers, chatting affectionately to the older lady as she clasped her hands sweetly The Dutch royal walked towards the crowds to chat with members of the public King Willem-Alexander, left, and Queen Maxima paid a regional visit to Walcheren in the province of Zeeland Maxima was pictured listening intently during talks with officials, turning her head towards the speaker to ensure she caught every word Maxima smiled as she listened in to the conversation which focused on the sustainable future of the Zeeland delta It comes just a day after the Dutch royals arrived to enjoy a day out watching the Formula 1 Grand Prix on Monday Willem looked rugged with his floppy hair and generous stubble as he strolled next to the stunning queen Maxima beamed excitedly as she held out a well manicured hand to wave at the crowds that had gathered to welcome her to the city's maritime district Willem-Alexander looked rugged with his floppy hair and generous stubble as he strolled next to the stunning queen. The royals joined officials for a conversation during the visit to the Scheldekwartier, where maritime heritage is being given a new purpose, in Vlissingen.
The couple took part in talks on the progress of the compensation package for the marine barracks, Wind in the Sails. Maxima was pictured listening intently during talks with officials, turning her head towards the speaker to ensure she caught every word. She smiled as she listened in to the conversation which focused on the sustainable future of the Zeeland delta.
As she met with the public who had gathered for the royal appearance, she paused to talk to one woman in sat the edge of the barriers, chatting affectionately to the older lady as she clasped her hands sweetly. It comes just a day after the Dutch royals arrived to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix on Monday. During the event, she was joined by her husband King WIllem-Alexander, their daughter Princess Alexia and Alexia's cousin Count Claus.
Maxima looked effortlessly elegant in a fern green blouse and a summery white skirt embroidered with leaf-print as she stepped out at Circuit Park in Zandvoort. She paired her ensemble with a khaki trench coat adorning a floral print on the the back - as the weather was a relatively mild 18 degrees - and also donned white open-toe sandals. She opted to accessorise with chic dangly white flower earrings to complement her outfit, along with a silver diamond bracelet and other trinkets.
The mother-of-three went for natural makeup, wearing a touch of foundation and concealer and sporting her signature smoky eyeshadow. Read More Queen Maxima of the Netherlands stuns in green as she attends Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix Queen Maxima was also joined by her husband King Willem-Alexander, 57, who looked dapper in his tan-coloured suit blazer and trouser co-ord. He paired the ensemble with a light blue crisp shirt which he tucked in and also sported highly polished brown leather shoes.
In one snap, the King could be seen enjoying a glass of bubbly while watching the drivers race around the track. In a nail-biting race, British driver Lando Norris won the Grand Prix for McLaren. Most of the crowd of 105,000 people were cheering for their own hero, the biggest sports star in Holland, Max Verstappen.
However, he was unable to beat Norris and came in 2nd place. Monégasque Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took home the bronze trophy. Their daughter, Princess Alexia was also in attendance, however it is not believed her sisters Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, or Princess Ariane joined the family on the outing.
It comes after the news that the Dutch royal, Princess Alexia, will enroll at University College London from September to begin her bachelor's degree in science and engineering for social change. The Dutch royal donned a pair of pearlescent blue earrings to match the coastal colours of her outfit, finishing the ensemble with a sandy coloured clutch bag and elegant looking gloves in the same shade At one point, the queen paused to blow her nose during the talks Maxima looked serious as she listened. She opted for her usual smoky eye looked, paired with bronzed cheeks and bright face make-up to accentuate her natural beauty Ahead of her move, princess Alexia spent time with her parents Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander and cousin Count Claus at the Grand Prix , however it is not believed her sisters Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, or Princess Ariane joined the family on the outing Princess Alexia could be seen fixing her blonde hair during the F1 race at the track in Zandvoort today Princess Alexia spent time with her family to watch the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix ahead of her move to London at the end of September Ahead of her move overseas, the 19-year-old Princess, who is the second child of the royal couple and second in line to the throne after her sister Crown Princess Amalia.
She will study for the three-year BSc degree, which promises to teach students 'in-demand skills needed to solve key challenges of society'. The course includes a placement or project module in its third year and likely careers include corporate, charity or government roles after graduating. Alexia will spend 13 'contact' hours with staff a week on top of 27 hours of independent study.
She is coming towards the end of her gap year, which she said was full of 'travelling, working and all sorts of things.' Studying at UCL means Princess Alexia will be fully immersed in London life with its Gower Street location around the corner from the British Museum and within walking distance of Oxford Street. Share or comment on this article: Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands stun in matching blue outfits to attend maritime talks in Scheldekwartier e-mail Add comment.
