Princess Máxima's Maternity Fashion

[tara1983]

why did they come to australia?

[Henri M.]

Originally Posted by tara1983

why did they come to australia?

In March 1606 the Duyfken, a ship owned by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), that had been sent out to explore the unknown waters south of New Guinea, chanced upon unknown territory. The continent that captain Willem Jansz had “found”, was Australia.

It was 400 years ago that the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman discovered 'Tasmania' (named to him) and New Zealand (named to the Dutch province Zealand).

In the framework of the commemoration the Governor-General visited the Netherlands and the Prince and Princess made a return visit.

http://www.netherlands-australia2006.com/

Princess Máxima attends the Australia Banquet in the Hall of Knights, The Hague

Princess Máxima attends a banquet in honour of Sir Michael Jeffrey, the Governor-General, in The Hague

Princess Máxima is received by the Ambassador of Australia in the Netherlands, mr. S. Brady

The Prince and Princess at Government House in Canberra

The Prince and Princess in Hobart

The Prince and Princess aboard a replica of the Duyfken in Sydney Port

The Princess entering the Sydney Opera House

The Prince and Princess in Wellington

[LadyK]

Wow- I've never been very fond of the tiara from the emerald parure, but in that close up pic from Henri M., you can see the detail, and it's really quite pretty- I just wish there was more of it.

[Maycastle]

Maxima is stunning. Yes she has her off days, but so do all of us. I think that this 3rd pregnancy is really taking it's toll. The outfits from Australia and New Zealand were fantastic especially the long sleeved dress in Wellington. Thanks for the posts!

[Pooky]

I think Máxima shows in general good taste in clothes and she looks great most of the time. Sometimes though, she overdoes it a little: too many or too flashy accessories, those strap shoes and definitely, she wears too much blush powder on her cheeks, it stands out in most of the pictures...

[Verde Esmeralda]

Yes, she became addicted to blush. I think she tries to narrow her face. Máxima ... it's just round. Drop the blush pleeezzzz