On the evening of March 7, President Zuzana Caputova hosted a state banquet at the Reduta Concert Hall in Bratislava in honor of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands. King Willem-Alexander gave a speech during the state banquet. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are making a state visit to the Slovak Republic at the invitation of President Zuzana Caputova.
Jan Taminiau Dress
Queen Maxima looks gorgeous, as usual, in her green gown and emerald and diamond jewels. The Slovakian president was equally gorgeous in her sapphire colored gown. Wouldn't it have been grand if she had been able to wear a sapphire tiara? King Willem looked very nice as did the First Gentleman.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%. The president looks fab, as does Queen Maxima. One has to agree that Jan Taminiau makes wonderful evening dresses.
DeleteI saw a glimpse of the queens platform silver shoes in photo 8...goodness ...she does well to walk in them.
ReplyDeleteThe shoes, well, why plateau? Not elegant all, but indeed it needs artistic skills…
Deleteanna e.
Both the Queen and the President look fabulous. Two fashionable, strong, smart women!
ReplyDeleteThe two ladies look indeed alike. How blond is Maxima now (compare to 23 years ago)
ReplyDeleteI think she looks good, but that dress needs more support for the front area.
Luna
The Queen looks beautiful in her lace gown. Her emerald and diamond jewels look splendid. I do prefer the blue gown with the soft bow on the shoulder, the light embellishments on the shoulder and bow are a beautiful addition. This is a well made gown. It fits well, I love the design. The skirt has movement and moves gracefully. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteUsually Maxima is the Queen of Gala outfits, but this time there is something about this look that I don’t like.. maybe it’s because the top of the dress almost looks like body painting to me. The color is lovely though and the lower part of the dress is beautiful, gorgeous jewelry as usual. But still… I don’t think it’s her best gala look.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. It looks too tight or body painted as you say. I’m not a fan of nude lining under lace. It has this strange effect.
DeleteThe President’s blue gown is very beautiful.
Ladyofthemanor
I agree, it's the first thing one notices. The top part of the dress needs more structure or fitting in it's design. And there is something off with her hairstyle and placing of the tiara too.
DeleteKein Fan von Tüllbasis bei feinster Spitze wie oft auch bei Brautkleidern. Unterkleid würde mir besser in zarter Farbe Pastelltürkis gefallen und die Rückseite mit diesem Reißverschluss, also dieses Modell gefällt mir so wie es ist, gar nicht. Wunderwunderschöne Königin Maxima, ansonsten alles traumschön! Es war sicher ein besonders schönes Staatsbankett. Präsidentin Zuzana Caputova sieht so freundlich und wunderschön aus.
ReplyDeleteSehe ich ähnlich, hautfarbener Tüll wirkt deplaziert. e.
DeleteBello l'abito di Maxima, si vedono anche le sue scarpe altissime e non ne ha bisogno. Non rinuncia mai alla tiara, vorrei capire cosa chiede il protocollo in queste cene di stato.
ReplyDeleteMolto elegante la presidente, complimenti.
Rossella
One of Jan Taminiau's beautiful gala dresses. Queen Maxima looks very good. I think she didn't look in the mirror when she put on her tiara. The biggest stone is not placed in the middle of her forehead and the biggest stone of her necklace is not in the middle of her neckline. Can happen. I wonder why she always must wear a tiara (even a little one). Especially when your host is not a queen but a president.
ReplyDeleteAgree, it all looks as if done in great haste. The hair is sloppy too, and she definitely needs better underwear with this dress.
DeleteThe president looks marvelous,
Mabel
Agree, it seems to be a black tie event. So why the tiara, and really a bit schief. e.
DeleteIt was once absolutely common to wear tiara on almost any formal occasion during state visits, no matter the visited country being a monarchy, too, or a republic. And there's no written down rule when to wear or not to wear tiara. Generally, it can be assumed that tiaras went along with white tie events mostly, but they were seen almost as equally as often at black tie events. The latter situation has changed most recently a little. Tiaras are no longer worn that frequently for black tie occasion. Also, some monarchies go a little further and have moved away from wearing diadems when visiting a republic. But this are very individual choices, very much depending on the diplomatic exchange of both countries, what protocol has to say to it, what the general preferences on both sides are. As a rule, one can safely say that there are not that many rules in place anyway, all is done to prior arrangement and consultation.
DeleteMagnifiques toutes les deux mais je préfère quand même la présidente dans sa robe bleu-roi ; j'aurais voulu voir Maxima plus sobre dans ses bijoux !
ReplyDeleteJe suis totalement d'accord avec vous
DeleteBoth ladies look great.
ReplyDeletePauline
There aren’t many times Maxima is pipped to the post, when it comes to evening attire! But, this is one of them. The President dress,is beautiful. The careful detail of the bow, with a sprinkle of sparkle on the shoulder, elevates the dress, without making it too busy!
ReplyDeleteMaxima dress, the fact you can see the seam of the zip, is disappointing, especially since it’s a bespoke gown, and not off the rack! However, as always Maxima doesn’t disappoint with her jewellery! The Dutch RF have some of the most exquisite pieces of jewellery in their vaults, and Maxima wears them well. Bea
Maxuma pipped to the post ......... never ........can't be possible
DeleteQuestion? : Who is the handsome man in the group of four who appears to be with madam the President?
ReplyDeleteIs it her son, companion, hubby ?
Its her partner, juraj rizman
Deleteanna e.
P.S. Might be Norbert Kurilla, political advisor to the President (Mrs. Caputová).
DeleteHe is ours president boyfriend.
DeleteHe is our president's boyfriend.
DeleteThanks for the information but I think I have found an answer to my own question.
DeleteYes, the man in question is Juraj Rizman. He is the 47 year old partner of President Zuzana Čaputová.
Divorced with a son.
I’ve found some photos of him on the net showing him with a ponytail haircut, and wearing an earring in his left ear. They seem to be recent photos. Not photos of him when he was a teenager.
He has quite a noticeable tattoo on his right shoulder.
Looks like he has had to conventionalise his look and finish with the ponytail haircut and the earring. Of course, his shirt/suit covers the tattoo. .
He has a slightly shorter haircut now.
On one site he is described as Zuzana Strapáková’s “domestic” partner.
I wonder what title they give to their cat or dog.
In house dog, for example. The live-in cat.
I wonder if @Tulipe33 has seen his photo/s……. aïe, aïe, aïe
à oeufs morts03/08/23 16:01
DeleteBien sûr que je les ai vues mais je ne m'y suis pas attardée ; ce n'est pas du tout mon genre !
Both ladies do look great (as expected from the welcome ceremony). If I had to choose, I'd give Mrs. President Caputová the number one spot. Fabulous dress and hairstyle.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Amalia.
ReplyDeleteWhy should she be there?
DeleteBack at her studies most likely, as she should be. She doesn't need to attend international state visits with her parents at this stage of her young life. That will come in the years ahead. (Visiting the foreign realm of her own country is a different matter).
Delete- Anon 9:13
At her home-address Palace Huis ten Bosch in the Hague.
Delete-Anna-
Shopping and city-hopping (Madrid)-Anna-
DeleteMaxima has to pay attention to her posture: in the picture where everybody is standing ( playing of national hymn.) her hanging shoulders are just awfull.
ReplyDeleteAh fabulous dress, Queen Maxima is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSuz
Just stunning all way around. css
ReplyDeleteBoth ladies are wearing beautiful gowns. The President is very elegant and, while I really like Maxima's dress, I feel something is a bit off with the bodice. Maxima looks wonderful but I think the tiara is off center or her hairstyle is not cooperating with the tiara. Still, I love seeing the jewels back out along with the evening attire.
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