![Queen Maxima of The Netherlands (2ndL) and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands (2ndR) wave upon their arrival at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam on May 4, 2022, prior to the National Remembrance Day](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0506-02-maxima01.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands joined in the public commemorations for National Remembrance Day in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
![Netherland's King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima open the parade during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam May 4, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0506-02-maxima02.jpg?resize=1200%2C842&ssl=1)
May 4 is Dodenherdenking in the Netherlands, a day of remembrance for all members of the military and civilians who have died in wartime or peacekeeping conflicts since World War II. Commemorations are held each year on May 4 at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam.
![Netherland's King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima lay a wreath during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam May 4, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0506-02-maxima03.jpg?resize=1200%2C1730&ssl=1)
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima placed a large wreath of white roses at the National Monument during Wednesday’s ceremony.
![Netherland's King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima walk back after laying a wreath during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam May 4, 2022](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0506-02-maxima04.jpg?resize=1200%2C1684&ssl=1)
The ceremony in Amsterdam is broadcast on national television in the Netherlands, and additional commemoration ceremonies are also held in other towns and cities across the country.
![Queen Maxima of The Netherlands (C) and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands (R) wave upon their arrival at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam on May 4, 2022, prior to the National Remembrance Day](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0506-02-maxima05.jpg?resize=1200%2C1765&ssl=1)
Queen Máxima wears clothes and jewelry appropriate for occasions of mourning and remembrance every year on this day. With her black outfit, hat, and gloves, she wore “white jewels”—diamonds and pearls—which are also traditionally acceptable for mourning.
![Queen Maxima of The Netherlands (L) and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands wave upon their arrival at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam on May 4, 2022, prior to the National Remembrance Day](https://i0.wp.com/www.thecourtjeweller.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-0506-02-maxima06.jpg?resize=1200%2C1356&ssl=1)
This year, Máxima wore an elegant pair of pearl and diamond earrings. These feature pearl studs, a diamond brilliant spacer, and a pearl pendant. She also pinned two diamond ribbon brooches from the Dutch royal collection to her jacket.
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