King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are continuing their working visit to the United States, which began on Monday the 13th and will conclude this Wednesday, April 15. As outlined in their schedule, the royal couple spent Tuesday in Miami, Florida, accompanied by Secretary of State Cord Byrd. They enjoyed a day filled with art and a relaxed conversation with a group of talented students, to whom the Queen offered an answer to one of the big questions about her outfits on this official trip.
As shared by official channels of the Dutch Royal Household, the King and Queen kicked off their day this Tuesday, April 14, alongside students at Henry Mack School. During the visit, the children showed Máxima and Willem-Alexander the murals they have created in collaboration with artists from the Netherlands, as well as from its Caribbean territories, its three constituent countries, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, and its three special municipalities, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.
© Koninklijk HuisThe King and Queen during a discussion on trade relations between the Netherlands and Florida
For the occasion, Queen Máxima, long a trendsetter thanks to her much-admired outfits, chose a striking lime green two-piece and oversized sunglasses that brought to mind her daughter, Princess Amalia of the Netherlands. The look, both comfortable and stylish and perfectly suited to the setting, is one we have seen her wear variations of before: a vibrant palette, a midi skirt, and a defined waist. It is a formula that shows she is ready for any day packed with official duties.
The King and Queen standing in front of one of the colorful murals
A nod to her daughter Amalia
The sunglasses, so characteristic of the heir apparent, were not the only nod to Princess Amalia from the Queen. As mentioned, the artists behind the murals the royals visited, along with the school’s students, are young people from across the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including its Caribbean regions.
© Koninklijk HuisQueen Máxima wearing a colorful two piece and oversized sunglasses during her visit to Miami
A mention that undoubtedly brought their eldest daughter to mind, as it was there that she made her first official trip as future head of state alongside her parents, who have always shown how proud they are of Princess Amalia and the way she is growing into her institutional role.
The big question about a royal staple
For the Queen, who comes across as outgoing and deeply passionate about art, chatting with the young artists was a unique experience. When introducing herself, one of the students at the school they visited could not resist asking about the quintessential item every child associates with royalty.
© Koninklijk HuisThe Queen closely examining an object on display at the museum
An unexpected question that Queen Máxima answered warmly, with a laugh. “I left it at home,” she said with a big smile, making it clear she was not at all uncomfortable. In fact, she seemed delighted to answer that question and the many others the students had for her.
The rest of their time in Miami
Afterward, as shared by the Dutch Royal Household, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima joined the Secretary of State and visited one of Miami’s most iconic art venues, the Pérez Art Museum.
© Koninklijk HuisKing Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands delighted by the artworks on display
Later, after wrapping up their tour through the museum’s expansive galleries filled with remarkable works of art, the King and Queen held a series of discussions on trade ties between the Netherlands and Florida. Topics included “the investment climate and exploring opportunities for cooperation in logistics, employment, and talent development,” according to official statements from the Dutch Royal Household.