The Dutch King and Queen Host Dinner for Members of the Council of State

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

On the evening of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, along with Princess Amalia, hosted a dinner for the members of the Council of State at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. The Council of State is an independent advisor to the government and parliament on legislation and governance and the highest administrative court in the Netherlands. According to the Constitution, the King is the president of the Council of State.

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

Princess Amalia wore a royal blue Rowan twist front satin crepe gown by Alex Perry, Queen Maxima wore a light blue gown by Valentino

Princess Amalia wore ALEX PERRY Rowan twist front satin crepe gown
ALEX PERRY Rowan twist front satin crepe gown

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  1. Anonymous19/9/24 10:50

    Two times WOW, although QM's necklace could have done without the pendant in my opinion

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    1. Anonymous19/9/24 17:44

      I think the pendant necklace would have worked better with Amalia's dress ... and vice versa. They should have switched.

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    2. And I'll double that wow! Queen Maxima looks amazing and the Princes of Orange is just stunning. Beautiful gowns for both. Superb!

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  2. Anonymous19/9/24 11:07

    Bravo Amalia you look fantastic and so much more confident!

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    1. Amalia looks like the new star, she looks elegant and indeed far more self-confident.

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    2. Anonymous19/9/24 14:13

      YES Amalia YES !! she looks more beautiful than ever!

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    3. Anonymous19/9/24 15:36

      Healthy eating and exercises builds confidence

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    4. Anonymous19/9/24 16:54

      The loss of weight is quite evident, resulting in gaining confidence and more elegance, in an already beautiful young woman. Anne

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    5. Anonymous19/9/24 19:07

      Ano 15.36 soo stupid reaction. Maybe older and more confidence

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    6. Anonymous19/9/24 20:53

      Anon 19 07. Why so rude? The princess’s improved appearance, due to diet, healthy eating, exercise, whatever is certainly likely to improve her confidence as well. She’s not stupid so must recognise how much better she looks and that she is likely to gain admiration as opposed to criticism

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    7. Anonymous19/9/24 21:58

      Come on guys. You can do better. No need to be little yourself with comments about someones body and weight.

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    8. Anonymous21/9/24 05:58

      Amalia looks superbly regal! Wow!MR

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  3. Anonymous19/9/24 11:07

    It's hard to see Amalias dress, but WOW she has really stepped it up lately. Gorgeous. Mom and dad isn't bad either 😉

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  4. Anonymous19/9/24 11:09

    Our lovely crown princess Amalia has found a new confidence and happiness in life. Look at her! She looks and acts like a real queen already. I am so happy for her and very proud. Her life has been so incredibly difficult the past years. Shine on sweet one!

    Lisa

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    1. Anonymous20/9/24 16:32

      Lovely words Lisa. Amalia really does seem so much more confident in herself and I hope it continues. That photograph of her looking back toward the camera is stunning.

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  5. Anonymous19/9/24 11:30

    CP Amalia is looking much older in this navy blue dress. At Prince day she looked younger in the Safiyaa dress. On the last picture there is much more fabric in the skirt of the dress than on the picture of the model. Queen Maxima is wearing one of her older lace dresses. I don't know if it is a good idea to expose her skin like that, it looks like she has marks of being to long in the sunshine. She also used a special make-up to create a golden shine on her decolleté and shoulders. If she likes it that way, she must do it, next week the weather will be colder and it will be raining again.

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  6. Anonymous19/9/24 11:30

    Sorry, too much, both Royal ladies.
    This is not a grand gala event, just a festive evening.
    Some modesty would have been better.
    Amalia grows more and more beautifull, the dress is beautiful in itself, maybe a bit heavy for her young age.
    Maxima, of course stunning dress but, as said, way over the top.

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    1. Anonymous19/9/24 13:50

      They have not broken any rules, nor are they in any fashion excess. As is plainly visible if you took the time to look, this is a Black-tie event, and their choice of gowns are well within the protocols of such an event.
      (And even if it wasn't Black tie, because they are the hosts they can wear whatever they want and set the tone for their own party.)
      - Anon 9:13

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    2. Anonymous19/9/24 14:21

      '' Too much/ Over the Top'' is Maxima's brand, at least she is over dressed for an evening festival instead of a warehouse/factory as she does often.

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    3. Anonymous19/9/24 17:36

      Yes, unfortunately Maxima is her usual over the top dressed and too much "look at me" attitude. Hopefully her daughter will not continue this way.

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    4. Anonymous20/9/24 06:43

      Anonymous 11:30, it was a gala dinner at a palace! Sounds like the right territory for royals to crack out the jewels and ball gowns, eh! - Grace

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    5. Anonymous22/9/24 16:02

      A dinner for the members of the Council of State is a formal event. So I don't see why they cannot wear an evening dress and beautiful jewelry. If they cannot wear it for such an occasion, when can they wear it then ? It is good to see that Queen Maxima is recycling that old Valentino dress.

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  7. Mère et fille sublimes toutes les deux !

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  8. Anonymous19/9/24 11:58

    Amalia est fabuleuse dans sa robe bleu roi. Bien coiffée..
    Maxima est superbement belle
    Froufrou

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  9. Anonymous19/9/24 12:06

    Princess Amalia looks stunning this week! She really is a natural beauty. Ellen

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    1. Anonymous21/9/24 16:38

      When you see her without make-up she is natural. With make-up which is too heavy for her young age she is not looking natural. Her make-up on Prince's day was different, much better and younger.

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  10. Amalia looks amazing and seems more confident now. Great to see!

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  11. Anonymous19/9/24 13:39

    Viel sieht man vom König leider nicht, aber er wird mit den Jahren immer attraktiver ; ) ein schöner Mann. Die beiden Damen, auch mein spontaner erster Blick deckt sich mit den Meinungen wie bereits schon geschrieben. Die Königin eine wunderschöne Frau, braucht nicht so viel Collier zu diesem zarten Spitzenkleid, das sie vielleicht sehr mag aber weniger wäre mehr. Diese Zartheiten sollte Sie besser ihrer prachtvollen Tochter überlassen, so wäre in diesem Falle auch ein Tausch der Colliers sinnvoll. Aber die Damen werden sich schon einig sein ; ) und der stolze König glücklich : ) -Dorothe-

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    1. Die Geschmäcker sind verschieden. Aber ein "schöner" Mann war Willem-Alexander nie.

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    2. Anonymous19/9/24 17:37

      @ Dorothe and Coralie
      King Willem-Alexander was not an attractive man when he was young. But since he has a beard and since he lost weight too, he is looking very attractive. Many women like men with a rough beard.

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    3. Anonymous19/9/24 19:09

      @coralie….. that is your opinion. Not a fact. You can be more gentile

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    4. ... says someone who isn't even "gentile" enough to put a name under their comment. Ridiculous.

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    5. I agree. He looks better with age. I think he is an attractive man. The beard certainly suits him.
      As for Amalia - I agree she looks great, and I agree that she looks more confident which is great. But the dress wasn´t a great choice for her. It doesn´t fit her well (shoulders, hips), and it is a bit too sexy for a young girl. The material is unforgiving. The design around the bottom is equally unforgiving and few ladies can pull it off. The navy blue colour is sublime though.

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  12. Anonymous19/9/24 14:18

    The dress makes Amalia's chest look to wide and flat, perhaps a pendant similar to Maxima's would have covered it up but very beautiful!

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    1. Anonymous19/9/24 21:59

      OMG!🤦‍♂️🤦🤦‍♀️

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    2. Anonymous21/9/24 16:49

      The neckline and shoulders of Amalia's dress are inspired on dresses royal women wore in the Middle Ages, if not they make me think of such dresses.

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  13. Anonymous19/9/24 14:43

    Bravo 👏. Both ladies look just stunning !!

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    1. Princess Amalia is maturing into a beautiful young woman and future queen.
      Her parents and her country can be very proud of her.
      The gowns have been well chosen for this event.
      A WOW for Queen Maxima and a double WOW for Princess Amalia.

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    2. I've just come across some other photos of Princess Amalia at this event and WOW again, she is beautiful. That makes three WOW's from me.
      Queen Max is going to finish up sitting in the back row 😀

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  14. Anonymous19/9/24 15:34

    Again I am struck by Amalia’s resemblance to her Grandmother Beatrix when she was young. She looks very lovely here in the deep blue. The necklace is perfect for the ensemble.

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    1. Anonymous21/9/24 16:55

      Since she was a little girl one could see that CP Amalia was a Princess of orange. She looked like the family of her father. Princess Alexia on the other hand looks like her mother. When you see pictures of Queen Maxima when she was a young teenager, she had the same face as her daughter Alexia now.

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  15. Anonymous19/9/24 16:15

    Both ladies are beautiful. I appreciate that the Queen ages naturally, setting a goog example for her 3 daughters.
    Aziliz

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  16. Anonymous19/9/24 16:24

    I like Amalia's dress and jewelry, I would just recommend that she ditch the big scarf she is wearing in the photo (next to the car).
    Stephanie

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  17. Anonymous19/9/24 16:34

    Wow! Hard to believe that anyone could nit pick these photos - they look amazing!

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  18. Anonymous19/9/24 16:42

    Princess Amalia is the star here. It is like she is suddenly emerging, looking beautiful and confident. I think she will outpace all the royals. Somebody in the making.

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  19. Anonymous19/9/24 17:35

    Very well done. I am sure that Amelia’s grandmother has helped her to ease i to her role. Great way for the royal family to transition the generations.

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  20. Anonymous19/9/24 18:45

    Amalia is a very beautiful young lady growing in confidence. But to my mind this dress which surely is custom, does not fit her well… too much bunching around her arms and body . I wish I was like her majesty and could fit into such an old dress.. and her jewels are to die for. LRB

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  21. Anonymous19/9/24 19:01

    Amalia a un joli visage mais elle s'habille comme une femme de 50 ans, cela manque de fraicheur et de simplicité. Elle a tellement temps de porter des robes de ce style.

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  22. Anonymous20/9/24 01:08

    I think Amalia looks lovely;the dress colour.The earrings and the necklace are stunning.Sadly the Queen looks like she has an old lacey bridesmaid dress on ;her necklace is lovely,it is so common for some older woman to want to show off their summer tans(Tara)

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  23. Anonymous20/9/24 01:20

    Oh my Amalia. Stunning.
    I really like the color of the gown, the neckline and necklace combination. It gives the look a Renaissance feel that I think suits her.
    Cinci

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  24. Anonymous20/9/24 01:21

    Amalia looks stunning--she has grown into her current role so well and she is going to be a wonderful queen. She really is beautiful in her gown and her jewelry adds elegance. Queen Maxima looks lovely--I very much like this gown and the aquamarines are so gorgeous. Perhaps the necklace she has chosen could have been a tiny bit shortened (it might already have that possibility--many necklaces can be flexible that way) to better show off that fabulous pendant so its not partially obscured by the lace of the gown. King WA looks very handsome too.

    Janet

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    1. I agree about the pendant being obscured as I always felt the same when Queen Margrethe would wear her pearl and diamond parure and the pendant would always be obscured by her gowns neckline!

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  25. Goodness, CP Amalia looks breathtakingly beautiful. Her gown is gorgeous! she looks stunning. Her jewellery is perfect for this ensemble. The color of her gown is beautiful. She is superb.
    Queen Maxima looks beautiful in this rewear of this blue gown. She looks gorgeous. Her choice of jewels, stunning!

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  26. No doubt CP Amalia looks more confident but she never smiles...smiles are great "accesories" as Q.M. shows every day.

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  27. Princess Amalia has arrived.
    Queen Max can now go and sit in the second row 😁

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  28. Dellbabe6820/9/24 12:59

    Wowza!!! On this and the green gown. CP Amalia is really hitting it out of the park! Fabulous! Q Maxima looks amazing, as usual. I am very happy for CP Amalia. She is finding her style, and it's LOVELY!

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  29. Anonymous20/9/24 17:39

    The deep blue dress look goergeous on princess Amalia! The make-up is a bit too heavy for my liking and she looks older than she actually is. Nevertheless a fantastic look! Absolutely stunning!

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  30. Anonymous20/9/24 23:19

    Yes Amalia. You look stunning and so do mom. The blue is a great color. the necklace wow.
    css

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  31. Anonymous21/9/24 01:41

    The Princess Amalia is emerging as a great beauty. Wonderful to see her royal highness looking so secure in herself. She is killing it.

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  32. Virginia Dogwood21/9/24 02:54

    Both Royal Ladies look absolutely stunning and their gowns fit perfectly. Queen Maxima's jewelry has a youthful contemporary twist that I find refreshing (much like some of Princess Charlene's gorgeous pieces.) Time to retire some Royals' old fashioned centuries old heavy jewels. And however, Princess Amalia arrived at a new sense of confidence and poise, she looks every bit the lovely future Queen . There is nothing wrong with complimenting a lady, at any age, on losing some weight and reshaping your figure. She probably has more energy and better health and I applaud her wholeheartedly!

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    1. Anonymous21/9/24 17:05

      I can't hear it any more. Now you are talking already about the princess's health. Nobody knows what a diet she followed or what excercises she did and it is not of our business. Some talked about eating vegetables and things like that. Leave it be. She is fine now and everybody knows by now that she is thinner than before. Good for her, congratulations dear princess.

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    2. Anonymous23/9/24 11:00

      This is the reason women, and men gets eating disorders. Think before we push enter.

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