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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands dazzles in scarlet as she arrives in Atlanta with King Willem-Alexander

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands dazzles in scarlet as she arrives in Atlanta with King Willem-Alexander



Queen Maxima of the Netherlands looked elegant in an all-red ensemble as she was photographed in Atlanta, Georgia.

The 53-year-old royal and her husband King Willem-Alexander are currently on a four-day trip to America and arrived in the country yesterday.

During the working visit, the royal couple will follow their appearance in Atlanta with trips to Savannah, Albany and New York.

Arriving in Georgia on Monday, Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander were received at the State Capitol by the state’s governor, Brian Kemp, with whom they discussed economic cooperation between the Netherlands and the Georgia.

They also visited the Martin Luther King Center, where they placed a wreath at the grave of Dr. King and his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is pictured as she visits Atlanta on the first day of a four-day working trip to the United States.
The 53-year-old royal looked eye-catching in an all-red ensemble, which she accessorized with her diamond, opal and ruby ​​flower brooch (pictured)
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima are pictured as they visit the Beltline multi-use walking trail
During their visit to the Martin Luther King Center, the royal couple placed a wreath at the grave of Dr. King and his wife Coretta Scott King (photo)
King Willem-Alexander (photo, left) and Queen Maxima (photo, right) lay their crowns.

Mother-of-three Maxima wore an eye-catching ensemble for the day’s outing, wearing an all-red outfit, including a fitted knee-length dress with a cape.

She paired the dress with a pair of suede heeled pumps in the same shade, as well as coordinating accessories, including gloves, a clutch and a fascinator.

Her jewelry included her diamond, opal and ruby ​​flower brooch, created at the end of the 19th century by the jeweler Eduard Schürmann & Co in Frankfurt, commissioned by Queen Emma.

Maxima’s blonde locks were styled into a classic bun, showcasing her earrings which featured a central round-shaped diamond surrounded by smaller stones.

Meanwhile, she kept her makeup simple, opting for a natural matte base, with a peach blush, pink lip and brown smokey eye.

Her husband looked equally dapper, opting for a navy two-piece suit, with a single-breasted blazer, white shirt and pale blue tie.

After visiting the King Center, which opened in 1968 and promoted the methods and philosophy of nonviolence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the couple went to the adjacent Ebenezer Baptist Church , where Dr. King preached.

There, they met with representatives of the church community and attended a youth seminar led by Rev. Bronson Woods.

The royal couple (pictured) had an engagement-filled day as they kicked off their four-day visit to the US in Georgia yesterday (pictured)
The King and Queen also strolled Atlanta’s BeltLine (pictured), a network of public parks and multi-use trail and transit infrastructure.
Among their outings, the couple visited Patchwerk Recording Studios, which has hosted artists like OutKast, 2Pac, Beyoncé and Madonna who have all recorded albums there.
Also on the program, a visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (photo) where the couple received a guided tour.
Queen Maxima is pictured wearing protective eyewear during a visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Among their other engagements Monday, the King and Queen also strolled the BeltLine accompanied by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

The Atlanta BeltLine is “a network of public parks and multi-use trail and transit infrastructure built on the site of a 22-mile former rail corridor,” according to the Royal Family of Justice website. The Netherlands.

They received an information session on the themes of a healthy living climate and affordable housing, and discussed partnership opportunities with the Netherlands.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima also visited the Patchwerk recording studios. Hip hop is a major cultural and economic force in Atlanta, and this famous studio has been used by artists such as OutKast, 2Pac, Beyoncé and Madonna who have all recorded albums there.

Their afternoon was just as action-packed, with a tour of the NewCold automated cold storage warehouse and a visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.

There, they met with researchers and scientists to discuss health issues related to climate change.

During the evening, Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander visited the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, where they visited the exhibition “Dutch Art in the Age of Globalization”.

The exhibition features more than 100 paintings, prints, maps and decorative art objects from the 17th century and first half of the 18th century by key Dutch artists of the period, including Rembrandt, Jacob van Ruisdael and Frans Hals.

After a long day of engagement, the royal couple (pictured) headed to the High Museum of Art for a tour and reception.
The royal couple (pictured, left) attend a reception after enjoying a guided tour of The Dutch Art in A Global Age exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Mayor André Dickens and King Willem-Alexander at a reception at the High Museum of Art
Queen Maxima donned a champagne blouse and matching skirt for her evening at the High Museum of Art.

“The works on display are considered in the context of global trade and colonialism,” explains the Website of the Royal Family of the Netherlands.

Their last meeting of the day was a reception at the museum, where King Willem-Alexander gave a speech.

Here, the royal couple met with American companies active in the Netherlands, as well as key local partners.

For the evening engagement, Maxima donned a different outfit, opting for another plain ensemble.

She paired a champagne-colored long-sleeved blouse with a matching-colored skirt, and accessorized it with matching heeled pumps and clutch.