{"id":136026,"date":"2026-07-27T15:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/136026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:35:41","slug":"queen-maxima-makes-history-at-amsterdam-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/136026\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen M\u00e1xima Makes History at Amsterdam Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Queen M\u00e1xima of the Netherlands made history this weekend when she attended the official opening ceremony of the 10th edition of WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam, becoming the first reigning queen to participate in Pride Day celebrations.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour majesty, today you are not alone,\u201d Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema told<\/a> her during ceremony. \u201cYou are here in the company of queens from all backgrounds. Welcome to the queens!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"QueenPatrick van Katwijk\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

M\u00e1xima with drag queens.<\/p>\n

Queen M\u00e1xima\u2019s outfit by Natan with a hat by Berry Rutjes<\/a> was a repeat from 2019, when she wore it to Royal Ascot<\/a> to ride in a carriage alongside Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\n

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Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, 2019.<\/p>\n

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The Dutch royals with Prince William and Kate.<\/p>\n

During World Pride, Queen M\u00e1xima held a sign reading \u201cliefde kent geen grenzen\u201d which translates to \u201cLove has no boundaries.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"QueenPatrick van Katwijk\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

M\u00e1xima during World Pride.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing who you are, loving who you want, that\u2019s normal, isn\u2019t it?\u201d she said<\/a> in her remarks, telling the gathered crowd to \u201chold on to each other, support each other, and enjoy it.\u201d (Watch here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

In the reel the Dutch royals posted on Instagram (watch above), they wrote (translated from Dutch), \u201cAmsterdam is turning every color of the rainbow. Queen M\u00e1xima is opening WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam\u2019s Vondelpark. The event draws global attention to the visibility, emancipation, and human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community… WorldPride stands for inclusivity, new connections, and meaningful collaborations. With residents of over 180 nationalities and a strong, vibrant LGBTQIA+ community, Amsterdam is hosting this event for the first time. WorldPride brings people together from all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the day, Queen M\u00e1xima also visited Sport Pride and Youth Pride at Pride Park, where she met members of the community and visited information stands. She also watched a drag performance.<\/p>\n

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Emily Burack (she\/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.<\/p>\n