
On Thursday, the Queen of the Netherlands headed to Texel for a favorite royal activity—a ship christening—wearing gorgeous emeralds and a new favorite floral brooch.
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On Thursday, the Queen of the Netherlands headed to Texel for a favorite royal activity—a ship christening—wearing gorgeous emeralds and a new favorite floral brooch.

The Dutch royal family owns an enviable collection of sapphire jewels, and Queen Máxima recently brought out a mix of personal and heirloom jewels set with gemstone for a special meal in Scheveningen.

The Olympic Games always provide us with a delightful selection of royal sightings in the crowds as they cheer on their nation’s athletes to victory. Today, I’ve got a look at three of the ensembles Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has chosen to watch the Dutch speed skaters race to victory—predictably, including a whole lot of orange and gold!