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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, on the first of the 2 day state visit by the Dutch Royal Pair to the UK. Queen Maxima is wearing a rare crown, with a Stuart diamond, the Dutch Royal family inherited from King William and Queen Mary in 1702, when King William died.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
LOOK AT THIS PIECE. It's magnificent. It was so fun today when all the jewel-watching Twitter accounts and bloggers basically SCREAMED in unison. And Maxima does not get lost under it, which is the best part. She carries it SUBLIMELY.
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Queen Elizabeth II, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima during State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, on the first of the 2 day state visit by the Dutch Royal Pair to the UK. Queen Maxima is wearing a rare crown, with a Stuart diamond, the Dutch Royal family inherited from King William and Queen Mary in 1702, when King William died.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
I also love her ombre gown. It would have been magnificent as it is, and I ALMOST wish she'd just gone without the cape? Did her shoulders need to be covered on some kind of technicality, or was this just a little extra Maxima spice? I admit that the cape seems like it might have been fussy and irritating to wear, but... not gonna lie, it also brings dramatic flair, and that is what I love from Max. She looks mad elegant.
QEII
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Queen Elizabeth II during State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, on the first of the 2 day state visit by the Dutch Royal Pair to the UK. Queen Maxima is wearing a rare crown, with a Stuart diamond, the Dutch Royal family inherited from King William and Queen Mary in 1702, when King William died.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
I cannot let her regalia pass without a moment in the sun of a close-up. I had heard Philip was coming to all of today's events, but he didn't; he was, however, spotted in Windsor yesterday driving a carriage around and looking as spry as one can at his age. So hopefully he's fine and just taking it easy. I am a BIT shocked he didn't want to pop over and wink at Maxima.
Chaz and Camz
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Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, on the first of the 2 day state visit by the Dutch Royal Pair to the UK. Queen Maxima is wearing a rare crown, with a Stuart diamond, the Dutch Royal family inherited from King William and Queen Mary in 1702, when King William died.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
I think she looks terrific. I always enjoy when Camilla brings out Maximum Poof with her hair, which may be what's required to make the tiara work. Charles looks jovial, and sunburned, for some reason. Perhaps he's just been at the scotch a bit early.
Kate in McQueen
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And then. AND THEN. Lordy. This dress happened. Credit to them for getting the fit on-target, but this thing is dated and terrible and I laughed out loud when I saw it. This is not "Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, future queen, at a banquet." This is "Teri Hatcher, former star of Lois & Clark, attends the Emmys with the cast of her new show, Desperate Housewives." Did Sarah Burton accidentally travel back in time?
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It's certainly BETTER when you crop out he skirt. PERHAPS if only the bodice were designed thusly, and at her waist it flared out into a regular skirt? That might have been less dated.
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"What IS Catherine's dress? I shall make sure Maxima passes along her phone number."
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I love rooms. I REALLY need to get on with becoming an important diplomatic personage. I wonder how I'm going to pull that off.
Chaz and Waxima at Clarence House
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Prince Charles and King Willem-Alexander seen in Clarence House on October 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands accompanied by Queen Maxima are staying at Buckingham Palace during their two day stay in the UK. The last State Visit from the Netherlands was by Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus in 1982.
"And THIS is what we call the RUG ROOM, because... well, you know."
Waxima and Charmilla
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Prince Charles (2nd R) and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall (R) greet King Willem-Alexander (2nd L) and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (L) at Clarence House on October 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands accompanied by Queen Maxima are staying at Buckingham Palace during their two day stay in the UK. The last State Visit from the Netherlands was by Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus in 1982.
I just included this because Camz changed clothes for some reason. I assume Theresa May goaded her into it.
Sophie
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Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during the State Carriage arrival and display of Dutch items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, on the first of the 2 day state visit by the Dutch Royal Pair to the UK.
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
And THIS is the only shot I could find of Sophie, at ALL, that wasn't of her back. She attended the dinner as well, but nobody seemed to cover it, which is a terrible shame. [NOTE: I've added a link in the body of the post itself to a screenshot of Sophie in a lovely blue/teal.] Anna at @HRHWessexBlog on Twitter ID'd it for me as a petal-pink Max Mara she's worn before. The cut reminds me strongly of Meghan's Zimmerman from yesterday, and actually, bits of the top are similarly underwhelming.
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Queen Elizabeth II during Ceremonial Welcome at Horse Guards Parade
State Visit of the King and Queen of the Netherlands, London, UK - 23 Oct 2018
I just wanted to give a shout-out here to the Queen's amethyst brooch from earlier, and also... I just love seeing her so happy and lively, and the velvet trim on that coat is beyond. Well played, Your Maj.
