![King Willem-Alexander (R), Queen Maxima (C) and Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane with the DJs Lucas & Steve attend King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday14.jpg?resize=1200%2C830&ssl=1)
The Dutch royals were out in force for King’s Day on Wednesday, and they brought lots of jewelry along with them!
![King Willem-Alexander (2nd R) of the Netherlands, Queen Maxima (C) and princesses Ariane (L), Alexia (2nd L) and Amalia (R) attend a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday02.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
King’s Day is a national holiday in the Netherlands, celebrated on King Willem-Alexander’s birthday. Happy Birthday to HM! He turned 55 yesterday, and he was surrounded by family members for the celebrations. Here, he poses for a group photograph with his wife, Queen Máxima, and their daughters. From left to right: Princess Ariane (the youngest), Princess Alexia (the middle child), the Queen and King, and Princess Amalia (the Princess of Orange, heir to the throne).
![King Willem-Alexander (R), Queen Maxima ( 2nd - R) princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane listen to a music performance during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday01.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
A different Dutch town or city hosts the main festivities each year, and this year’s celebrations were held in Maastricht. Queen Máxima wore a pink ensemble by Natan for the day, plus a beige and tan cape for the chillier morning events. She wore a coordinating hat in a shade of dusty pink, plus additional tan accessories.
![Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attends a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&ssl=1)
She also wore pink jewels from two different royal suites with her outfit.
![Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attends a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday05.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
She wore her modern diamond and kunzite drop earrings, which have an interesting twist design at the top of the pendant.
![Queen Maxima of the Netherlands receives a kiss, next to her daughter Princess Amalia (L), during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1296&ssl=1)
She also wore the coordinating diamond and kunzite ring on her right hand. And on her right wrist, she wore the necklace from Queen Juliana’s rose quartz suite as a bracelet.
![Princess Amalia (C) attends King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday07.jpg?resize=1200%2C1717&ssl=1)
The three young Dutch princesses wore lots of gold jewelry: hoop earrings, necklaces, stacked bracelets. You can see Amalia’s hoops in this photo.
![(From L) Princesses Ariane, Amalia and Alexia of the Netherlands attend a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday08.jpg?resize=1200%2C1715&ssl=1)
Alexia also wore gold hoop earrings, plus a gold chain necklace with a pendant.
![(From L) Princesses Ariane, Amalia and Alexia of the Netherlands attend a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday09.jpg?resize=1200%2C1565&ssl=1)
And Ariane wore a major pair of leafy gold earrings.
![King Willem-Alexander (2nd R) of the Netherlands, Queen Maxima (R) and princesses Ariane (3rd L), Alexia (C) and Amalia (L) attend a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday03.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Lots of members of the extended family were present too, including the King’s brother and sister-in-law and several of his cousins and their wives.
![Princess Laurentien (L) and Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands attend a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday11.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien, the King’s brother and sister-in-law, were on hand to join in the fun.
![Princess Laurentien poses for a selfie during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday10.jpg?resize=1200%2C1408&ssl=1)
Laurentien, who always has a delightful flair for the dramatic, wore major statement earrings and modern rings.
![Princess Annette (L) and Prince Bernard of the Netherlands attend a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday12.jpg?resize=1200%2C1890&ssl=1)
There were also several members of the van Vollenhoven family (Princess Margriet’s sons and daughters-in-law) in attendance. Here, Princess Annette wears several earrings, including large gold bamboo hoops, and Prince Bernhard wears a dynamite pair of glasses.
![Princess Anette, Princess Laurentien, Prince Constantijn, Princess Anita of the Netherlands have a drink during a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday13.jpg?resize=1200%2C968&ssl=1)
Here, Princess Annette, Princess Laurentien, Prince Constantijn, and Princess Anita (wife of Prince Pieter-Christiaan) have a quick drink. I also spotted Prince Maurits and Princess Marilène in the group photos.
![Princess Amalia (L) and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands pose with a special coin that has just been minted during a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday15.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
King’s Day is one of the most boisterous and interesting royal events of the year, and we always get lots of fun photos from the various events. This year was no exception! Here, the King and the Princess of Orange show off a special coin minted just for the celebrations in Maastricht.
![King Willem-Alexander is offered an ice cream during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday16.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
And there’s always a ton of food! King Willem-Alexander was enthusiastic about this ice cream display.
![Prince Pieter-Christiaan tastes Maastricht orange delicacies during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday17.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
Prince Pieter-Christiaan modeled some orange-colored treats as well.
![Princess Alexia helps to bake Limburg pies during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday18.jpg?resize=1200%2C1677&ssl=1)
Princess Alexia pitched in to help make some of the food, trying her hand at baking Limburg pies.
![Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu (L) shakes hands with Queen Maxima (R) during King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday19.jpg?resize=1200%2C1125&ssl=1)
There was plenty of music, too. Here, Queen Máxima greets the famous Dutch violinist and conductor Andre Rieu. He and his orchestra performed several selections, including a special song just for Máxima.
![King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (L) sprays paint on a mural flanked by Princess Ariane (2nd R) and Princess Alexia (R) during a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday20.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
The King even grabbed a can of spray paint and contributed to a community mural.
![King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (L) toasts with an orange bitter flanked by Princess Ariane (2nd R) and Princess Alexia (R) during a gathering for King's Day in Maastricht, on April 27, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-0428-01-kingsday21.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
All in all, it looks like it was a very successful birthday celebration indeed!
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