Dutch Royal family Attends The Parliamental Year Prinsjesdag Opening In The Hague on September 18, 2018

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and wife Queen Maxima beamed as they waved to the crowds from the palace balcony on the third Tuesday of September - traditionally a day of pomp and pageantry in the Netherlands

(R) Dutch King Willem-Alexander and wife Queen Maxima were joined on the palace balcony by King Willem Alexander's brother Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands and his wife Princess Laurentien (2nd-L)

Dutch Queen Maxima looked festive at the celebration of the Prinsjesdag - Budget Day 2018 - in The Hague, which takes place on the third Tuesday in September each year

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrived in an opulent carriage at the Binnenhof for the annual opening of the Parliament year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Maxima  (center) and their sister-in-law Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands (left) at Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year in the The Hague

Dutch King Willem Alexander stood back and let his wife Queen Maxima walk down the red carpet after arriving at the Binnenhof in The Hague to give a speech on Prinsjesdag

Queen Maxima alights from the opulent state carriage for the celebration of Prinsjesdag or Budget Day, the festive opening of the new parliamentary year of the States General, which takes place every third Tuesday of September at the Binnenhof

The Dutch royal couple King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima greeted the Senate and the House of Representatives from the throne at the 'Ridderzaal' (Hall of Knights) on 'Prinsjesdag'

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Dutch Queen Maxima bow to the flag as they arrive in a horse-drawn carriage at the Knight's Hall in The Hague, Netherlands

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, as she waited to disembark from the royal carriage and enter the Hague to mark Prinsjesdag, The Dutch Queen could be seen smiling broadly and warmly at the camera while waving

Several people could be seen lining the streets around the Hague, in the Netherlands as the Dutch Royal Family arrived to mark the festive Prinsjesdag (Budget Day)

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands looked in particularly high spirits as he took in the attention of the crowd in front of them. And Queen Maxima of The Netherlands seemed to clasp her hands together in joy while on the balcony of Noordeinde Royal Palace

Joining the Dutch King and Queen were the King's brother Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands and his wife Princess Laurentien (pictured). The royal family attend the celebration of the Prinsjesdag - Prince's Day - in The Hague today, September 18, 2018

As they made their way to the Hague after disembarking from their opulent carriage, Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands looked to be beset by the wind, which blew their hair back

Dutch Queen Maxima was beaming as she arrived in her luxurious royal carriage which was flanked by guards in royal livery. Well-wishers could be seen hanging out of windows to get a glimpse of the Queen as she marked Prinsjesdag at the Hague

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Dutch Queen Maxima wave from the balcony of the royal palace Noordeinde in The Hague, Netherlands. The Royals seemed in high spirits as they marked the Prinsjesdag - or Budget Day 2018

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands at Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands waves at Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands at Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag on 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands clasp her hands together in joy while on the balcony of Noordeinde Royal Palace during the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands of The Netherlands arrived at Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands cheerfully waves on the balcony of the Palace Noordeine during the annual opening of the Parliament year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Dutch Queen Maxima wave from the balcony of the royal palace Noordeinde in The Hague, Netherlands, as they marked the Prinsjesdag - or Budget Day 2018

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands on the balcony of the Palace Noordeine during the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

(R-L) Dutch King Willem-Alexander with wife Dutch Queen Maxima, sister-in-lawDutch Princess Laurentien and youngest brother Dutch Prince Constantijn on the balcony of the Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands on the balcony of the Palace Noordeine for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

The King and Queen Maxima were driven in an ornate, horse-drawn carriage to parliament from a royal palace in the heart of The Hague, passing through streets lined with cheering crowds.

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands on the balcony of the Palace Noordeine during the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag on 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Dutch Queen Maxima wave from the balcony of the royal palace Noordeinde in The Hague, Netherlands, as they marked the Prinsjesdag - or Budget Day 2018

Dutch Queen Maxima looked festive at the celebration of the Prinsjesdag - Budget Day 2018 - in The Hague, which takes place on the third Tuesday in September each year

Dutch Queen Maxima was certainly dressed for the occasion in her pastel blue and green gown, teamed with a striking floral hat and powder blue gloves.

Dutch Queen Maxima was certainly dressed for the occasion in her pastel blue and green gown, teamed with a striking floral hat and powder blue gloves.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Binnenhof for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands (C) arrive at the Binnenhof for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Binnenhof for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands and his wife Princess Laurentien arrived at the celebration of the Prinsjesdag - Prince's Day 2018 - in The Hague

King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands arrive at the Binnenhof for the annual opening of the Parliamentary year Prinsjesdag 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Dutch Queen Maxima was beaming as she arrived in her luxurious royal carriage, as she waves to the well-wishers as she marked Prinsjesdag 2018 at the Hague

Swedish Royals Are Hosting Global Child Forum 2018 in Stockholm's Royal Palace on April 11, 2018

Princess Sofia of Sweden looked svelte in a white satin top and wide-legged trousers for a children's forum 2018 at Stockholm's royal palace.

(L-R) Princess Sofia of Sweden and her sister-in-law Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden put on a stylish display as they carried out a rare joint engagement together, and they were joined by Sweden's Queen Silvia who was resplendent in royal blue for a children's forum 2018 at Stockholm's royal palace

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, looked vibrant in a pink Filipa K 'Bea' tie front jacket with the matching pants, teamed with burgundy blouse, a pair of dark red shoes and carried a smart grey handbag, as she joined a host of other Royals for the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Royal Palace

Sweden's Princess Sofia looked svelte in a white satin top and black trousers joined brother in-law Prince Daniel who looked smart in a dark blue suit as they attend The Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace.

Princess Sofia of Sweden attending the Global Child Forum 2018 in Stockholm's Royal Palace

Svelte Princess Sofia of Sweden allowed her brunette locks to fall loosely around her shoulders, while a slick of black eyeliner made her green eyes pop, attends a children's forum 2018 at Stockholm's royal palace.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden put on a colorful display in a pink suit, teamed with a dark purple top, attends a children's forum 2018 at Stockholm's royal palace

(L-R) Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace  in  Sweden.

Crown Princess Victoria looking powerful in pink, she managed to stay on trend with her rose-hued jacket from Filippa K, she has paired the jacket with the matching pants attends a children's forum 2018 at Stockholm's royal palace in Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden gives the opening speech during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden gives the opening speech during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Queen Silvia of Sweden was resplendent in royal blue attends a children's forum 2018 at Stockholm's royal palace.

Queen Silvia of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace on April 11, 2018, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands gives a speech at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Prince Daniel of Sweden and Princess Sofia of Sweden attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands gives a speech at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace on in Sweden.

(L-R) King Carl Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(front row L-R) Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, and Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Crown Princess Victoria pretty in pink tailored suit from Filippa K, joined a host of other Royals for the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Royal Palace

 King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace on April 11, 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden looked dapper in a dark blue stripe suit while Queen Silvia of Sweden opted for royal blue outfit during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Princess Sofia of Sweden looked svelte in a white satin top during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Queen Silvia of Sweden with eldest daughter Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands posed at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, looked vibrant in a pink Filipa K 'Bea' tie front jacket and trousers, teamed with dark red shoes while Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands opted for a flower-embellished pantsuit, teamed with black blazer and a matching pair of pointed heels, arrives at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Queen Silvia of Sweden with eldest daughter Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden put on a colourful display in a pink suit by Filipa K, teamed with a dark purple top and carried a smart grey handbag during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden posed during  the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Princess Sofia of Sweden looked svelte in a white satin top during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Princess Sofia of Sweden looked svelte in white satin top and black trousers during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.
 

(L-R) Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands, Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Daniel of Sweden at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands and Princess Sofia of Sweden during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Queen Silvia of Sweden looks resplendent in royal blue with husband King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who looked dapper in dark blue stripe suit at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and wife Queen Silvia of Sweden attend the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Queen Silvia of Sweden looks resplendent in royal blue at the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(L-R) Princess Sofia of Sweden and brother in law Prince Daniel of Sweden attends the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

(front row L-R) Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, and Queen Silvia of Sweden posed with the guests of the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands gives a speech during the Global Child Forum 2018 at the Stockholm Palace in Sweden.