The King and Queen of the Netherlands are in the United States for a series of engagements that will take them to Washington, D.C., Florida, and Philadelphia. In fact, they’ve already arrived in the Pennsylvania city and have begun their official program. We even caught a glimpse of them stepping off the plane that brought them here and got our first look at Queen Máxima’s outfit for this working visit. Specifically, Queen Máxima chose to bring back a green, beaded ensemble by Jan Taminiau, which she originally acquired in 2017. The look consists of a top, wide-leg trousers, and a matching cape.
Visit to Philadelphia’s Independence Hall
The Dutch royals’ morning in Philadelphia began with a welcome from Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro. That moment was followed by a guided tour of Independence Hall, where the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and the role the Netherlands played in it will be commemorated. All of this kicks off a day that will culminate in a dinner at the White House, where Willem Alexander and Máxima will be staying at the invitation of President Donald Trump.
© GTRESA dress with a distinctive draped neckline
For these first appearances in Philadelphia, Máxima opted to rewear a green midi-length dress featuring a distinctive draped neckline that forms a bow. The design is by Danish designer Claes Iversen, one of her go-to designers. And no, this isn’t the first time she’s worn it. In fact, she chose it for the accession of Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie on October 3, 2025. On that occasion, she paired the dress with a floral brooch at the waist and, at times, layered it under an elegant camel cape coat.
Her gray pearl brooch once worn by Queen Wilhelmina
Today, she’s skipped both the coat and the waist brooch. Instead, she’s accessorized the dress with another brooch, elegantly pinned at the neckline’s draping. Specifically, she chose a piece centered around a large gray pearl, surrounded by six sizable diamonds and flanked by two smaller gray pearls. The exact origins of the piece remain unclear, but this isn’t the first time she’s worn it. In fact, she has also styled it with a detachable pendant featuring two additional gray pearls, one of them pear-shaped. In that more elaborate form, it appears in a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina from 1897.
© Gilbert CarrasquilloTo complement this historic brooch, Queen Máxima wore long earrings featuring two gray pearls framing a large diamond, along with a bracelet and a statement ring. She completed the look with her gray Knot clutch by Italian house Bottega Veneta, covered in small pearl-like embellishments that echo her jewelry. She first debuted this accessory on October 3, 2025, in Luxembourg. For footwear, she opted for gray pumps with very high heels.
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