Dutch King and Queen handed out growth certificates of the Orange Fund

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

On June 30, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima handed out the growth certificates of the fourth edition of the Orange Fund Growth Program to the twenty-two participating organizations in Hilversum. The organizations successfully completed the fourth edition of the Growth Program, which ran from March 2017 to April 2021.

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

The Growth Program aims to increase the professionalism of the participating companies and also add a social objective to their work. In 2008, the Orange Fund started the Orange Fund Growth Program together with McKinsey & Company. Until today, 75 social initiatives have taken part and 22 of these organizations of the current fourth edition received their Growth Certificate.

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore new gold satin blouse and pink wide-leg trousers from Natan. Gianvito Rossi pumps

Queen Maxima wore Natan Gianni oversized top Gilson wide silk crepe trousers
Natan Gianni top and Gilson trousers

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  1. Anonymous30/6/21 20:58

    Oh geez...boobs on a belt. I think her belts are getting bigger with each passing week. Maybe Maxima and Mathilde have partnered to give us a master class on how not to dress. ~d

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    1. Anonymous30/6/21 22:50

      I know....pretty sad. They both have so much potential.

      ...ck

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    2. @~d You said "Maxima and Mathilde have partnered to give us a master class on how not to dress. ~d
      I believe, however, that Queen Maxima has started a company that replaces worn out keyboards. She had a high profile in the business world before she became Queen.
      Maybe Queen Mathilde and Natan have bought shares in her company.
      Certainly, with her almost daily fashion controversies/disasters, our keyboards take a hammering.
      Maybe Queen Maxima is laughing all the way to the bank :-))

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    3. Anonymous2/7/21 06:59

      @deadeggs I am too conservative in my investments. Alas, another opportunity missed. ~d 😉

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  2. Anonymous30/6/21 20:59

    She has got a lovely face but nil idea how to dress, alas,
    this is an impossible and inelegant combination,
    Josh

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  3. Oh non, trop bouffant en haut et trop large en bas ainsi que la ceinture ; quand-même un léger mieux dans sa coiffure mais il y a encore une certaine amélioration à apporter - On peut penser que la robe imprimée fleurie n'est pas d'un couturier mais peu importe, j'adore !

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  4. Anonymous30/6/21 21:21

    Truly awful. Clearly there are no mirrors in the palace.

    Km

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    1. Anonymous2/7/21 03:52

      Totally agree! Can't stop laughing at this comment.

      -Daphne-

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  5. Anonymous30/6/21 21:45

    Not a very flattering outfit, it looks horrible. The style, the fabric and the mustard colour does not go with the light pink pants. Once again Maxima chooses to wear a large belt which emphasize her waist. The large earrings are not very pretty either and her hair is a mess as usual.
    In my opinion King Willem-Alexander should shave his beard it makes him look unkept and unprofessional.
    mjt

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  6. This... this must be one of her worst looks ever.

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  7. Anonymous30/6/21 22:52

    Oh, my eyes, my eyes! This is so painful to watch. Maxima, really???!!! This is the stuff fashion nightmares are made of..... Her bright warm smile is her only saving grace. The King continues to look scruffy since he decided to grow a beard.... Sorry, Your Majesty, but it is not for you!

    E.d'A.

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  8. Good grief!!! If this is Natan I shall personally escort the entire staff to the island of Elba (although I think Napoleon did escape it once.)

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    1. Nalerina, how did you guess it was Nathan?? 😂 The sooner he is exiled the better for sure. Actually, I think the trousers might just be wearable with a very slim, plain top. The blouse and belt must go. They really are awful.

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    2. Anonymous1/7/21 07:14

      Please not to the beautiful Isle of Elba Nalerina! My sister lives there and I am going to visit her this summer.
      Gaelle

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    3. I'll surely help you with much dedication, Nalerina!
      Napoleon indeed escaped, but there weren't satellites and security cameras back then 😎

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    4. Anonymous1/7/21 08:10

      Im afraid I agree! Saw a short video clip & the Queen is regularly adjusting the belt & seems uncomfortable! On the plus side her face and smile are beautiful as always. I have mostly liked the Kings beard, but he needs a hair cut.
      J

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  9. Also , unvorteilhafter geht es wohl nicht mehr - schade eigentlich !!

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  10. Anonymous1/7/21 00:02

    It's a shocker, no idea. Mary I

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  11. Love this outfit - all of it!
    Love the belt! Love the colors! Love the earrings! And above everything, Love this couple!

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  12. The outfit is truly awful , and the hair also. Lo siento Maxima pero de verdad , pienso que puede vestirse con algo más atractivo. Y el pelo , recógelo .

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  13. The outfit is truly awful , and the hair also. Lo siento Maxima pero de verdad , pienso que puede vestirse con algo más atractivo. Y el pelo , recógelo .

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  14. Anonymous1/7/21 03:42

    Just.....No to all of it...horrible!

    Renee

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  15. One voice more to "No",

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  16. Anonymous1/7/21 08:52

    On the positive side: the colour of her blouse matches the colour of his beard. All the rest has already been stated above.
    Lily T.

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  17. Aunque ya estoy acostumbrada a los desaciertos frecuentes de Maxima, una vez mas estoy perpleja de su mal gusto, va inelegante, pefiero no añadir mas.

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  18. Anonymous1/7/21 11:09

    Ich bewundere ihr Selbstbewusstsein, sich so zu zeigen.
    Aber ihr Lächeln ist unschlagbar!

    lisa

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  19. Anonymous1/7/21 11:55

    What a disgrace for the king and queen to appear in public looking so rumpled, crumpled, clothing not matching, and just a mess of fashion. Beard, hair on him, look messy, her hair looks horrid as usual. I am offended they appeared like that for an public appearance. jj

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  20. Anonymous1/7/21 12:31

    It's fashion now: oversized clothing. You need to be tall (Máxima is) and very slim (Máxima isn't, although a very good figure). But oversized clothing in general not my cup of tea at all.

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  21. Anonymous1/7/21 12:56

    I like Maxima's hair and make-up, the earrings, the shoes and the bag. The outfit itself... I would love to hear from Natan what we are supposed to see, nobody understands this anymore. The cuts, the colour combination? Maybe it's time for Edouard Vermeulen to retire...

    Her hair doesn't photograph well, it looks a lot worse in photographs than it does in videos.

    The king looks very handsome in blue.

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  22. So much to unpack here. That belt looks like it is holding up her boobs. Nothing attractive at all. The belt is beyond huge. She needs to decide if she wants to wear oversized on top or bottom, not both. But personally, I'd burn that blouse, it's so unflattering, like a tent. With the wide leg pants, she needs a more form-fitting top.
    The King's beard is looking scraggly, like he has a dirty face.
    Chel

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  23. Anonymous1/7/21 19:10

    Egad! Did Máxima smuggle a friend along? Hope she doesn't bend down while wearing that belt. Of course it's Natan, big surprise; although somehow it looks almost elegant on the model... while Máxima has turned it into a big flop. ~Laurel~

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  24. I am disturbed that no one in her surroundings, friends, family etc. has never had the nerve of telling her her hair needs work and her choice of clothes is terrible. Reminds me of the story of the emperor had no clothes. So sad. This is probably in the top 5 worst outfits ever.

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  25. Oh no, I can hardly believe my eyes ! Everything else has been said by previous commenters. I also think the King needs to get rid of the beard, it looks very untidy.

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  26. Anonymous2/7/21 00:27

    I really like the colour combination of mustard gold with pale pink. It’s a bit different, but very wearable. That’s all I can find to admire about this outfit. Sigh…(V.M.)

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  27. Maxima has an excellent figure, this ensemble isn't figure flattering at all.

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