Their majesty is undeniable, as is their sincere friendship. This Thursday, April 18, in the intimate atmosphere of the Royal Theater Tuschinski in Amsterdam, on the occasion of the Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival, Queens Letizia of Spain and Maxima of the Netherlands revealed an obvious and warm bond. The event, which marked its tenth anniversary, was an opportunity for the two queens to celebrate Spanish and Latin American cinema, but also to highlight their friendship in front of the many photographers and journalists present.
For this special event, Letizia from Spain opted for a pink wool coat and a bright red dress by Carolina Herrera, while Maxima from the Netherlands opted for a pale pink coat by Claes Iversen, a renowned Dutch designer. underlined our colleagues from Paris Match. This public appearance was also a demonstration of their support for culture and the arts, an important point of intersection for their respective countries. Earlier in the day, before their appearance at the festival, the two queens had visited LAB6, a center which helps young people access cultural and sporting activities. They notably discussed mental health, alongside the Mind Us association.
⋙ PHOTOS – Letizia of Spain and Maxima of the Netherlands: an obvious royal complicity
Families from Spain and the Netherlands reunited for dinner
Meanwhile, their spouses, Kings Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Felipe VI of Spain, were engaged in discussions regarding politics and economics in The Hague. This bilateral summit addressed relations and business opportunities between the Netherlands and Spain, illustrating the depth of diplomatic and family relations between the two nations. The day before, April 17, the two Spanish monarchs were invited to a state dinner in the sumptuous Burgerzaal Hall of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, organized by their Dutch counterparts. In remarkable elegance, the two queens were dressed in superb evening dresses, adorned with precious tiaras. This prestigious dinner was also the opportunity for Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia, future Queen of the Netherlands, to take her first official steps.
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