Dutch King and Queen Attend the 80th Anniversary of Mesch's Liberation

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Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

On September 12, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended the national launch of the celebration of 80 years of freedom in Mesch, the first village to be liberated in the Netherlands. On September 12, 1944, soldiers from the Army National Guard’s 30th Infantry Division crossed the Dutch-Belgian border into Mesch, making it the first Dutch village to be liberated by Allied forces. The entire country was freed by May 5, 1945. A total of 23,000 Dutch civilians lost their lives due to the fighting.

Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

Queen Máxima wore a beige dress by Natan. King Willem-Alexander attended the national launch in Mesch

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  1. Anonymous13/9/24 02:07

    The gentleman walking with HM Q Maxima is 99 year old Kenneth Thayer of New York, who served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army and was a member of the liberation forces who crossed into the Netherlands 80 years ago.

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    1. Anonymous13/9/24 03:01

      That's wonderful, and such an honour for all with him. God bless him.
      - Anon 9:13

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    2. Anonymous13/9/24 03:04

      I like the colours of Maxima's Natan outfit but I'm not so sure that I like the outfit itself. It does look better when she wraps the shawl across her front...
      - Anon 9:13

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    3. Shinystuffbuff13/9/24 05:09

      Thank you for that information. All those men fought so bravely. He looks good for 99! Queen Max looks great too.

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    4. Ava Pittman13/9/24 05:18

      Thank you for sharing.

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    5. Anonymous13/9/24 06:03

      Thanks for that information. How incredible to see him there. How incredibly sad war is, how incredibly wonderful peace is. I’m glad this town is still remembering, and how fun for them to have the king and queen show up with all their joy and support. - Grace

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    6. Anonymous13/9/24 06:06

      ❤️

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    7. María13/9/24 07:30

      Thank you. It's quite impressive

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    8. MaryT13/9/24 08:26

      Nice, thanks for the info.

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    9. Anonymous13/9/24 08:58

      wow! thanks for the info, in a few years they will all be gone.

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    10. Anonymous13/9/24 09:18

      Thank you so much for telling us that. Always interesting to know and we are so grateful for these brave men. Ellen

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    11. Anonymous13/9/24 14:42

      Good bless him indeed. And all who fought alongside him.

      CH

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  2. Anonymous13/9/24 02:25

    Wonderful to see the royal couple with the American ex serviceman. Not keen on this outfit. There’s too much material in the coat and too many ‘bits’
    AnnieM

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  3. Anonymous13/9/24 02:34

    Oh my...whatever Queen Maxima is wearing it has way too much material--it's literally swamping her. Her hair looks great but that "hat" looks like it's growing out of her ear. How exciting Mr. Thayer was able to return to town he helped free from tyranny--bless him.

    Janet

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    1. Anonymous13/9/24 12:08

      Maybe Queen Maxima copies the hats she saw once, when she was invited at the Ascot races ?

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  4. Anonymous13/9/24 02:54

    Maxima shines in moments like this. She has genuine warmth for the people she is with. This dress is not very flattering on her, particularly in the bodice, but the color of the dress and accessories coordinate nicely. More importantly is the reason she and WA are there. Mesch is a very special place.
    Being escorted by Maxima is American World War II veteran Kenneth Thayer, 99, who was with the 30th Infantry Division. A little more on this commemoration service can be found here: https://nypost.com/2024/09/12/us-news/american-wwii-veteran-returns-to-tiny-village-he-liberated-from-nazis-80-years-later/

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  5. Anonymous13/9/24 03:33

    He did well travelling all that way at his age. The Queen is so gracious helping him. i am not sure that I like her outfit, uneven hem, should construction. Colour ok for her

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  6. deadeggs13/9/24 07:08

    OH!
    I love Queen Max.
    Next please .........

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  7. Anonymous13/9/24 07:30

    It is so easy to have your hair done well and show your lovely face!
    The dress/ coat: much tissue, cannot get a good impression of the model.

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  8. María13/9/24 07:32

    Fussy dress. Massive flower! Not a good look at all.

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  9. Achard6213/9/24 09:31

    Jolie Maxima dans cette tenue mais je n'arrive pas à distinguer les parties qui la composent ; j'adore la couleur de ses chaussures :

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  10. Anonymous13/9/24 17:23

    This is an excellent example of 'how Not to' wear an outfit'. All the pieces going this way and that, looks horrid, as does the huge flower she plucked from the garden and stuck in the hair.
    Edwina

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    1. deadeggs14/9/24 09:50

      There's more than one designer behind this dress.
      I’d say something like three.
      Each did their bit and then came together to assembled their work
      And bingo, Queen Max is modelling the results. 😀

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  11. Kteach14/9/24 20:30

    Another awful Natan dress! there's more dress than Maxima, she's engulfed in it,plus a shawl and the huge flower on her hair...just bad all around.

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    1. Anonymous15/9/24 08:41

      Agree, and what is it with the teeth? The front teeth have been changed, and not for the better.
      Elisabeth

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    2. deadeggs15/9/24 13:09

      OMG now it's teeth.
      Are you the Anon who talked about her "underpants" the other day.?Heaven forbid us.😮
      I'm getting the smell of a troll

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  12. Anonymous14/9/24 21:49

    This is a nice color dress, there is too much going on. I think too much fabric the sleeves are too wide; it makes her look bigger than she is in reality. The huge flower is no bonus either. I know I am negative today. css

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  13. Anonymous16/9/24 20:29

    Does the dress come with instructions?

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