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Meanwhile, in The Netherlands...

Posted by Hollie24 on November 20, 2025, 8:16 pm

...Maxima and Amalia wear the same cape! Amalia has raided her mother's closet quite a few times, but I don't believe she's worn something the very day after Maxima wore it. It's a gorgeous burgundy cape and looks great on both mother and daughter, but I have to admit I am more partial to the way Amalia wore it. Maxima welcomed Stephanie and Guillaume to The Netherlands, while Amalia was at The Hague. Amalia glows with confidence and I love that.

Speaking of Stephanie of Luxembourg, she's a warm, charming woman, but her wardrobe needs a complete overhaul, starting with that awful hat and that ill-fitting coat.

https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/catharina-amalia-borrows-queen-maxima-cape-clutch/

Re: Meanwhile, in The Netherlands...

Posted by Martha on November 20, 2025, 9:22 pm, in reply to "Meanwhile, in The Netherlands..."

I love that Amalia has Maxima's love of fashion and puts her own twist on borrowed items. I think she'll be coming into her own in the next few years and we'll be treated to quite the ongoing fashion show as Amalia, Leonor, Elizabeth, Ingrid Alexandra and Estelle start reciprocal visits. It's something to look forward to in my dotage. Just think - it will be a cascade of royal weddings just as it was for their parents.

As for Stephanie, I think she just has poor taste in clothes. The best we've seen her was on her wedding day and she's been more dowdy than dazzling ever since. We're not dealing with ginormous fabric flowers as with her mother-in-law, so there's that. But she's a GRAND DUCHESS for goodness sake. She may be sartorially timid because she's on the plump side, but she could look so much better with well-fitted clothes.

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Re: Meanwhile, in The Netherlands...

Posted by Nellie on November 20, 2025, 9:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Meanwhile, in The Netherlands..."

I did not think Stephanie was at all dowdy until now.
Perhaps she thinks there is a more mature style or something of that sort needed now that she is The Grand Duchess.
Let's hope she has one or two trusted friends who will help out by saying something like "Just be yourself."

Re: Meanwhile, in The Netherlands...

Posted by Hollie24 on November 20, 2025, 10:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Meanwhile, in The Netherlands..."

Stephanie likes to dress conservatively, and that's fine. However, there is a way to dress modestly and look fabulous. I hope Stephanie can get a dresser or stylist who can help her.

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