{"id":20517,"date":"2026-06-09T16:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/20517\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:51:08","slug":"queen-maxima-dazzles-in-an-xl-hat-and-floral-skirt-during-germanys-state-visit-to-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/20517\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen M\u00e1xima dazzles in an XL hat and floral skirt during Germany\u2019s state visit to the Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"

From early this morning through Thursday, June 11, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke B\u00fcdenbender\u00a0are undertaking a highly anticipated state visit to the Netherlands.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Throughout the visit, they will participate in numerous official engagements, many of them alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen M\u00e1xima of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 NL BeeldQueen M\u00e1xima completed her sophisticated daytime ensemble with nude Gianvito Rossi pumps and classic pearl jewelry.<\/p>\n

One of the most majestic moments of the visit will undoubtedly be tonight\u2019s state banquet at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, where Princess Catharina-Amalia is also expected to appear.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, the first event on the agenda was a welcoming ceremony held in Dam Square, where fashion once again took center stage.<\/p>\n

Queen M\u00e1xima\u2019s look:<\/p>\n

In this iconic square, the beating heart of the city and home to the imposing Royal Palace, King Willem-Alexander and Queen M\u00e1xima warmly received the German President and First Lady before they took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument, a landmark that attracts countless visitors each year.<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 Patrick van KatwijkQueen M\u00e1xima welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke B\u00fcdenbender at Amsterdam\u2019s Dam Square, wearing a spring-inspired ensemble highlighted by a dramatic Philip Treacy hat.<\/p>\n

For the occasion, Queen M\u00e1xima delivered a tribute to spring, using floral motifs as the unifying theme throughout her ensemble. Rather than opting for a brightly colored interpretation of the trend, however, she chose a softer, more understated approach.<\/p>\n

A timeless fashion formula:<\/p>\n

Analyzing her look piece by piece, the Dutch Queen, whose ensemble was notably brighter than the dark attire chosen by Elke B\u00fcdenbender, wore a classic white blouse featuring an oversized collar, a fluid silhouette, and wide elbow-length sleeves.<\/p>\n

The simplicity of the blouse contrasted beautifully with an elegant beige linen skirt adorned with large white floral motifs resembling painterly brushstrokes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 ANPQueen M\u00e1xima’s oversized white hat, adorned with a statement flower and delicate veil detailing, became the standout accessory of the morning.<\/p>\n

The design carried an artistic flair, transforming a seasonal floral print into something sophisticated and contemporary.<\/p>\n

The skirt is a new piece from Natan, one of M\u00e1xima\u2019s favorite fashion houses. She paired it with nude high-heeled pumps by Gianvito Rossi, a versatile choice that complements virtually any look.<\/p>\n

Queen M\u00e1xima’s statement accessories:<\/p>\n

Within Queen M\u00e1xima\u2019s signature style vocabulary, one accessory holds particular importance, and that’s the wide-brimmed hat.<\/p>\n

\"All\u00a9 ANPAll eyes were on Queen M\u00e1xima as she arrived at Dam Square in one of her most memorable daytime looks of the season.<\/p>\n

Whether paired with elaborate fascinators or more everyday millinery, this accessory consistently elevates her outfits, lending them an added sense of grandeur and royal elegance.<\/p>\n

For today’s ceremony, she chose a white oversized hat featuring veiled detailing and geometric sheer accents, topped with a dramatic oversized flower. This striking new creation comes from Philip Treacy, one of the favorite milliners of British royals, including Catherine, Princess of Wales.<\/p>\n

Pearls add the finishing touch:<\/p>\n

Associated with femininity and understated power, pearls provided the perfect finishing touch to Queen M\u00e1xima\u2019s ensemble.<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 picture alliancePearls, florals, and a dramatic wide-brimmed hat underscored Queen M\u00e1xima’s reputation as one of Europe’s most stylish royals.<\/p>\n

Her jewelry included an elegant pearl choker featuring graduated pearl sizes, a matching bracelet, pearl earrings, and a statement ring worn on her left hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These pieces reinforced the refined sophistication that has become a hallmark of the Dutch Queen\u2019s style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From early this morning through Thursday, June 11, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and First Lady Elke B\u00fcdenbender\u00a0are undertaking…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20518,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[6,2070,1802],"class_list":["post-20517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-netherlands","tag-netherlands","tag-queen-maxima","tag-royals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20517\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}