Queen Máxima is married to King Willem-Alexander. The royal couple have three daughters, Princess Catharina-Amalia (the Princess of Orange), Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane.
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Queen Máxima, 2020.
As King Willem-Alexander’s wife, Queen Máxima’s main role is to support the head of state in performing his formal duties and the other work he does in the interests of the inhabitants of the Kingdom, assisting him in his task of unifying, representing and encouraging the people.
Queen Máxima holds numerous public posts. She also performs representative duties, such as representing the Royal House at official occasions of all kinds.
Queen Máxima is a member of the Council of State. She occupies a number of other positions in the Netherlands and abroad.
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Response by King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix upon the death of King Harald V of Norway
"We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. We will always carry the memory of our ...
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Response by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the flooding in Nepal
"The devastating effects of the flooding in Nepal are becoming ever more apparent. Many families now find themselves mourning ...
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Response by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima upon the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
"We remember Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with great respect. As Amir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013 he led the far-reaching and ...
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Queen Máxima receives CEO of JPMorganChase to discuss financial health
Her Majesty Queen Máxima will receive chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorganChase Jamie Dimon at Huis ten Bosch Palace ...
Read moreResponse by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to the earthquakes in Venezuela
“Our neighbour Venezuela has been struck by devastating earthquakes. Our thoughts are with all those affected and with the ...
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Queen Máxima to promote financial health during visit to India
Her Majesty Queen Máxima will be visiting the Republic of India from Tuesday 23 June to Thursday 25 June. She is doing so at the ...
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