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Summer holidays are coming to a close, which means the European royals are back in action! Here’s a look at jewelry worn on two occasions this week by Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians.
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On Saturday, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima joined King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Terneuzen to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands in Zeeland.
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Maxima wore an exuberant pair of tassel earrings for the event, as well as a pin in the shape of the Torch of Freedom, a symbol of remembrance and liberation.
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She also wore her usual stacks of bracelets, including the one featuring her family’s initials set with diamonds, and another featuring a large golden eye.
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We also caught a glimpse of an intriguing serpent ring on her right hand.
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Queen Mathilde stuck with a tried-and-true classic for her jewels: diamond and pearl drop earrings.
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She also wore her usual watch and golden bracelet combo on her left wrist.
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On Wednesday, Maxima headed to Beltrum for a visit to a Green Mineral Plant, an example of circular agriculture in the region.
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She also attended the launch of the National AI Junior course in Toldijk.
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For both engagements, she wore pieces of diamond and gray pearl jewelry, including her convertible pearl and diamond earrings and the Dutch Pearl Pin Brooch.
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She also wore a gray pearl ring, her diamond initial bracelet, and — delightfully — a bangle bracelet featuring her own name!
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