Queen Maxima and her husband, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, are coming to London this week for a state visit, which means one thing and one thing only: TIARAS. Wait, that’s a lie. Based on Maxima’s sartorial history, it also means HATS. Please join me for a look back at some of her most memorable looks. Spoiler: She is THE BEST.

 

 

 

 

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