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Queen Maxima and Prince Charles
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
This is a very pretty non-color on Maxima -- it's pinkish but muted -- and it does at least have a couple twists to it. The material is tweedy on the top and bottom, but more of a satin in the middle, demarcated by all the weird fraying. Maybe this IS secretly crazy. Also, yes, that is a headband. I wonder if she studied pictures of Kate recently and then shrugged, "Okay, I guess that's the thing in Britain right now."
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King Willem-Alexander and Prince Charles at the welcome ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade at the start of a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
Backing up: There was a Guard of Honor over at Horse Guards, before the procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace. I assume Charles here is telling Wax all about how it feels to wear one of those hats, and how the ladies really are quite fond of them.
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Queen's Guard - Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
Jazz hands are an extremely new addition to the formal repertoire.
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His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands rides with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II towards Buckingham Palace following a Guard of Honour at Horseguards Parade in London, Britain, 23 October 2018. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his wife Majesty Queen Maxima are visiting the UK on a two day official state visit.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Majesty Queen Maxima UK state visit, London, United Kingdom - 23 Oct 2018
The carriage is, of course, a cheap and austere old thing.
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A member of The Household Cavalry tries to calm his horse on The Mall after he fell off during the State Carriage Procession for the state visit to the UK by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
This poor man had to calm his horse and then eventually dismount. What a nightmare that must be. You can plan all you like, but if a horse gets spooked, it gets spooked.
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Queen Elizabeth II and King Willem-Alexander
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Oh, yes. We call that one Severus because he's such a crank."
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
Here's a better view of Max's headband. I also have to give her full credit for handling the squat-and-smooch with especial grace: She's 5'10", and the Queen is listed at 5'4" -- "listed," like she's an athlete or something -- but might well be more petite than that by now. It's a lot of distance to cover without throwing out one's knees or falling in heels.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Did they KNOW she was going to be so tall when they named her Maxima?"
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Queen Elizabeth II
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
The Queen looks resplendent. I LOVE this color on her, and the hat, and the beaming smile. I think she is quite proud of the pageantry, and how London can turn on the traditions.
Theresa May
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British Prime Minister Theresa May attends the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guard Parade
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Please don't ask me about Brexit. Please don't ask me about Brexit. Please don't ask me about Brexit."
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth chats with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as they wait to greet Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima to inspect an honour guard during a Ceremonial Welcome on Horse Guards Parade in London, . Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are on a State Visit to Britain
Netherlands Royal Visit, London, United Kingdom - 23 Oct 2018
"Oh, bloody hell, what's Camilla gone and done?"
Camilla
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Camilla, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall during Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Oooh, when I get my hands on that Theresa. I TOLD her I was wearing this today. How about you don't Brexit things from your Inbox before you READ THEM."
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Camilla, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall during Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
I actually think this whole look is very smart on Camz. And I just noticed Theresa May looks like she's smirking at her. I hope a BLOOD FEUD has begun.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Prince Charles
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Do YOU think I need to be wearing sunscreen up top? Millsie has been on at me about it for WEEKS."
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Prince Charles, and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"And you? Are those sun spots? Be honest."
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Camilla Duchess of Cornwall
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
I love this photo so much. It looks like Camz is drunkenly staggering up to Maxima to be like, "YOU! YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE, YOU KNOW, MAXIMUS. GIVE US A KISS."
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Prince Charles, and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Er. Well. They're getting on rather well."
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are welcomed by Prince Charles, and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
This is a very nice photo of the four of them. Charles looks so... cheery and grandfatherly. It makes me want to hug him, kind of. For some reason the beans got really into Prince Charles before we went to England -- real talk: I think it's because my mom found some random wind-up toys of him and the Queen, so they just knew who he was -- and they were basically SHOCKED that he didn't see them outside the Palace and pop down to kick a football with them. NEXT TIME.
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Queen Elizabeth II (L) accompanies King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (R) and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (C) in viewing of Dutch items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
Apparently, they arranged a viewing of Dutch items from the Royal Collection for Max and Wax, which is neat. I don't know specifically what any of them were, sadly. I want to get this post up, and expediency is sometimes the enemy of information.
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Queen Maxima and Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"And the thing about Churchill, you know, is that his breath smelled like turnips. It was quite uncanny."
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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (L) laughs during a viewing of Dutch items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
"Some of these aren't even Dutch! DON'T TELL."
Waxima at Wabbey
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King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands (C-R) and Dutch Queen Maxima (C-L) visit Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, 23 October 2018. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are visiting the UK on a two-day official state visit.
King Willem-Alexander the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit Britain, London, United Kingdom - 23 Oct 2018
They also spent some time at Westminster Abbey, as one would, because it's glorious. A new area to tour opened up there RIGHT after Jessica and I left post-wedding, and we were so sad to have missed it. SOMEDAY.
Waxima at Wabbey
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King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands (L) and Dutch Queen Maxima (2-L) visit Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, 23 October 2018. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are visiting the UK on a two-day official state visit.
King Willem-Alexander the Netherlands and Queen Maxima visit Britain, London, United Kingdom - 23 Oct 2018
"And then there's... this old thing... it's... wait until you see it open up, it's really... hmm. Maybe if I just slide this bit... no... hmm. I've SEEN it done..."
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King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands makes an address to Parliamentarians and other guests at the Palace of Westminster in London, . Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are on a two-day State Visit to Britain
Netherlands Royal Visit, London, United Kingdom - 23 Oct 2018
Wax spoke to some parliamentarians at the Palace of Westminster, as well, and you know I will NEVER deny you a Very Old Wooden Room. They are my favorite rooms.
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The Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, right, introduces King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, accompanied by Queen Maxima, at the Palace of Westminster in London
Netherlands Royal Visit, London, United Kingdom - 23 Oct 2018
"And then what usually happens is, someone gets up to speak and we all make disapproving noises at him and bang on the floor, and things. It's QUITE jolly. Stick around."
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Queen Maxima of The Netherlands during the Ceremonial Welcome
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
Speaking of jolly. She is a ray of sunshine. I can't wait for tonight's state dinner. PRAY FOR TIARAS.
