Queen Maxima of the Netherlands sports a statement green hat as she visits Amsterdam
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands stunned in a springlike ensemble today as she embraced the glorious May sunshine in Amsterdam.
The royal, 53, stepped out in a lime green and blue outfit as she prepared to open the new Research & Diagnostics Centre, ADORE, in the city on Wednesday.
The mother-of-three was certainly dressed for the sunshine that bathed Amsterdam, as she arrived wearing a slick green long-sleeved top paired with a waist-accentuating blueberry coloured skirt.
With a nod to spring, Maxima finished the stunning look with a wide brimmed green hat in the same pale green shade as her top.
The Queen, who is preparing to turn 54 on Saturday, wore typically glamorous makeup with dark rimmed eyes, a full base and a soft smattering of rose pink to enhance her pout.
She accessorised the look with a sparkling green jewelled ring and a set of lime earrings adorned with white pearls.
The ADORE research center was completed in October in October 2024 after two and a half years in construction.
Now open, the facility will welcome scientists from Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience and the Amsterdam institute for Immunology and Infectious diseases in coming together to develop new treatments for cancer and brain diseases.
The new centre is connected to the Amsterdam UMC Imaging Center through a glass wall, and will be the first to feature a thermal energy storage system in the facility.
This sustainable method stores energy in the form of heat or cold in the ground and is used to heat and/or cool the building.
Scientists of oncology and neuroscience disciplines will work together at the research facility to develop treatments for conditions such as as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.
Maxima was pictured being shown some of the new equipment in the research facility, showing great interest as she beamed at scientists.
The Dutch Queen, who is rarely seen without a smile on her face, appeared in a sunny mood as she grinned for pictures and waved to onlookers.
It comes after the Dutch royal family were notably absent from a delegation of European royals who attended the funeral of Pope Francis today - due to a national holiday at home.
Rather than head to Vatican City to bid farewell to the pontiff - who died on Easter Monday - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands celebrated King's Day in the city of Doetinchem.
Crowds of hundreds gathered dressed in orange to greet the royals, who were accompanied by their daughters Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, and Princess Alexia, 19.
With a nod to spring, Maxima finished the stunning look with a wide brimmed green hat in the same pale green shade as her top
The Queen, who is preparing to turn 54 on Saturday, wore typically glamorous makeup with dark rimmed eyes, a full base and a soft smattering of rose pink to enhance her pout
The new centre is connected to the Amsterdam UMC Imaging Center through a glass wall, and will be the first to feature a thermal energy storage system in the facility
It comes after the Dutch royal family were notably absent from a delegation of European royals who attended the funeral of Pope Francis today - due to a national holiday at home
The Dutch Queen, who is rarely seen without a smile on her face, appeared in a sunny mood as she grinned for pictures and waved to onlookers
Their younger sister Princess Ariane, 18, appeared to not be in attendance.
The holiday is a vibrant celebration which typically sees Dutch people spill onto the streets in bright orange clothes to attend street parties and parades.
It is also a tradition to visit a flea market on King's Day, to buy and sell second-hand items or sample some homemade treats.
The Dutch royals were dressed largely in blue for their outing, with Queen Máxima looking typically elegant in a tailored navy dress.
The high-neck gown featured pockets on the front, with cap sleeves and a visible seam down the middle of the dress.
She completed her outfit with matching navy pointed toe heels, and wore a chic fascinator with a sheer net over the very top of her face.
Her eldest daughter Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, was also a vision in blue, opting for a shorter powder blue dress with cape detailing around her shoulders.
She wore open-toe high heels, and finished her ensemble with a simple white bag.
Princess Alexia, 19, decided on a monochrome look for King's Day.
Their outing took place on the same day as the funeral of Pope Francis, which saw a vast delegation of European royals arrive in St Peter's Square.
Vatican City was transformed into a fortress as world leaders and dignitaries, including 12 reigning monarchs and 55 heads of state, joined hundreds of thousands of mourners in bidding farewell to the Pope.
Along with Prince William, 42, attending on behalf of King Charles, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, and Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco were all present for the funeral.
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