Queen Maxima of the Netherlands puts on a dazzling display (2024)

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands proved her fashion prowessonce again when stepping out in Indonesia today - dressed to impress in a floral ensemble.

The Dutch royal, 48, and her husband King Willem-Alexander, 52, visited aDutch Cultural Centrenext to the Dutch Embassy in Jakarta, this afternoon.

Mother-of-three Maxima offered a traditional Indonesian greeting to those she met - grasping her two hands together to perform asembah salute.

It comes after it was announced the Dutch royals would not shake hands due to fears of the Coronavirus. Exceptions will be made at a few events.

Maxima pulled out all the stops for her second outfit of the day during her first day of their four-day trip.

She donned a floral white and black ensemble with a cinched, feather-detailed waist and a key-hole neckline.

The knee-grazing dress was teamed with dazzling drop earrings and matching high heels as well as a black clutch.

Maxima kept her long locks down and added a touch of glamorous makeup to her look, including a bright red lip.

The royal couple viewed the 'Innovation' photo exhibition in the Erasmus House, part of a competition for young Indonesian photographers.

Due to the fears surrounding the Coronavirus, it was announced the Dutch royals would not shake hands, at the exception of of few events, including a reception thrown by President Joko Widodo in Bogor on Tuesday.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands increased by 61 to 382, officials said on Tuesday, as a large cluster was identified at a southern Dutch hospital, according to local media.

Indonesia reported its first COVID-19 case earlier this month and officially has just 19 infections.

Earlier in the day, Maxima proved that there is no limit to her wardrobe of stylish hats when undertaking her first engagement of the day.

The Dutch royal and her husbandKing Willem-Alexander met with the Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his wife Iriana Widodo during the second day of their four-day visit to the country.

Arriving at Bogor Palace looking relaxed and in good spirits, Maxima donned a floral frock, believed to be by Belgium fashion house Natan, and an eye-catching golden headpiece.

Maxima was also greeted by the President’s one-year-old granddaughter, Sedah Mirah, from his second daughter, Kahiyang Ayu. The adorable little girl offered the grinning royal a flower before posing for pictures.

Posing alongside her husband and the Indonesian President and his wife, the mother-of-three appeared at ease as she offered a beaming smile for the camera.

Her spotlight-stealing gown featured a billowing cape and a cinched waist, with a ruffle-collared high neck.

The knee-grazing frock accentuated the royal's slender frame and was teamed with shimmering gold accessories, including a matching bag, gloves and shoes.

But it was the Dutch royal's dazzling headpiece that turned heads, with Maxima styling her locks with a golden covering.

King Willem-Alexander and his wife's visit has been much-anticipated, because it marks his first trip to Indonesia since he ascended the throne in 2013.

The Dutch royal couple hope their state visit will reinforce the cultural link between the two countries.

During a speech at the event,King Willem-Alexander said: 'Mr President, It is a great honour for my wife and me to be your guests. In recent years we have got to know each other well.

'We see this state visit as an affirmation of the close bond that has grown between us. And we look forward to making the bond with you and your country even stronger.

'We are deeply saddened by the tragic boat accident, yesterday, on the Sebangau River. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and with the injured.'

At least eight people are missing following a speedboat collision on the Sebangau River in Central Kalimantan, yesterday.

It involved members of an advance team preparing for the Dutch royal visit to Sebangau National Park, according to the Jakarta Post.

Indonesia's Foreign Ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah said: 'The accident occurred when the boat owned by the area’s military command hit a boat owned by the Sebangau National Park that was sailing back from the Mangkok Resort.'

King Willem-Alexander added: 'Mr President, on 17 August it will be 75 years since Indonesia issued its Proklamasi, claiming its place among independent and free states. The Dutch government explicitly acknowledged this fact, both politically and morally, 15 years ago.

'Today we warmly congratulate the people of Indonesia as you celebrate 75 years of independence.

'We are looking forward to the coming days. Our visit has a wonderful, future-oriented programme. At the same time, it is a good thing that we continue to face up to our past. The past cannot be erased, and will have to be acknowledged by each generation in turn.'