King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima Of The Netherlands Attend Budget Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Queen Maxima stares into the distance as King Willem-Alexander of The Netherland starts his address.



King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands donned their finery for the political address, with Queen Maxima opting for an extravagant gold floor-length A-line skirt with a cobalt blue silk blouse and her favorite wide-brimmed hat.

The audience take part in the waving as the King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima take their seats during  the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

King Willem-Alexander disembark the royal carriage at Knight's Hall

Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands enjoyed one of the most formal days in the Dutch royal calendar this afternoon as they arrived in The Hague for the official state opening of parliament on September 20, 2016.  

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrived looking resplendent in a red and gold carriage at the Hall of Knights (Ridderzaal) to attend the opening of parliament and sees the Dutch monarch address politicians and dignitaries on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands

(L-R) King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands with Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands and Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima wore one of her favorite hat, with blue and gold ceremonial pins in it teamed with an A-line floor-length dress. A pair of dazzling sapphire drop earrings, navy peep-toe platforms and a ceremonial blue and yellow sash finished the look for a day that is rich in pageantry and tradition.

 King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.



Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands attends the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.



King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands attends the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands attends the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands attends the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

 King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year in the Hall of Knights (Ridderzaal) on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year in the Hall of Knights (Ridderzaal) on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

 King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands attend the opening of the parliamentary year in the Hall of Knights (Ridderzaal) on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands. 

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands. 

 Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in a royal carriage at The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima opting for an extravagant gold floor-length A-line skirt with a cobalt blue silk blouse and her favorite wide-brimmed hat with a pair of dazzling sapphire drop earrings and a ceremonial blue and yellow sash during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in a royal carriage at The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands. 

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in a royal carriage at The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands. 

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands. 

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands. 

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands

 Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

 Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

 Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands in a royal carriage at The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the balcony of The Noordeinde Palace during Princes Day on September 20, 2016 in The Hague, Netherlands.