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India.com
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Ahead of Giorgia Meloni, beside Trump and Macron..., Meet the woman everyone's talking about after NATO summit
The Netherlands is hosting the 2025 NATO Summit, bringing together leaders from all 32 member countries. To mark the occasion, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima held a grand dinner for the heads of state and government leaders. Among the special guests was US President Donald Trump, along with other world leaders who received a royal welcome. This was the first time the Netherlands played host to a NATO summit. Queen Maxima, known for her grace and fashion sense, looked stunning at the event in a lime green jumpsuit. She has always stood out for her style and charm during such high-profile events. Who is Queen Maxima Maxima was born on May 17, 1971, in Argentina. Before becoming queen, she had a successful career as an investment banker in New York. She graduated in economics from the Universidad Catolica Argentina in 1995. Even during her university days, she worked in the Sales Department of Boston Securities SA in Buenos Aires, according to the official website of the Royal House of Netherlands. At the time, she also taught children and adults, English, and mathematics to secondary school pupils and first-year students. It was in 1999, at a party in Spain, that she met Prince Willem-Alexander. At that time, she was working as an economist for Deutsche Bank in New York. The two fell in love, and in 2002, they got married. That's when she officially became Queen of the Netherlands. Their love story, however, wasn't without trouble. At one point, Dutch media reported that Queen Maxima's father had served as a minister during Argentina's 'Dirty War' under the military junta, causing public concern. But despite the controversy, Maxima won hearts with her warmth, intelligence, and dedication. She is not just a queen known for fashion, Maxima also works actively for social causes. She has spoken openly about the importance of learning the Dutch language, immigration issues, and LGBTQ+ rights. Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander have three daughters: Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane. Maxima's attention to detail According to the New York Post, she once ordered fabric 100 days in advance to prepare for the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif. After the NATO summit, the member nations issued a joint statement promising to boost collective security. European countries also agreed to increase their defense spending to 5% of their GDP over the next ten years.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Who Is Queen Maxima? Dutch Empress Stole The Show At NATO Summit
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands captivated world leaders with her striking lime-green ensemble at the recent NATO summit. The queen and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, welcomed world leaders from 32 countries at The Hague's World Forum on Tuesday. This was the first time the Netherlands played host to a NATO summit. In the summit's family photo, Queen Maxima's striking lime-green jumpsuit featured a V-neckline and flowing cape-like sleeves. A decorative embellishment on one shoulder elevated her entire look. Who Is Queen Maxima? Born on May 17, 1971, as Maxima Zorreguieta, to Jorge Horacio Zorreguieta and Maria del Carmen Cerruti de Zorreguieta, she grew up in Buenos Aires. She graduated in economics from the Universidad Catolica Argentina in 1995. Even during her university days, she worked in the Sales Department of Boston Securities SA in Buenos Aires, according to the official website of the Royal House of Netherlands. At the time, she also taught children and adults, English, and mathematics to secondary school pupils and first-year students. Queen Maxima first worked for HSBC James Capel Inc. in New York from 1996 to 1998. She was Vice-President of Latin American Institutional Sales. Next, she was at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, as Vice-President of the Emerging Markets Division, until July 1999. Her next move took her to Deutsche Bank in New York, placing her as the Vice-President of Institutional Sales. From May 2000 to March 2001, she worked at the EU Representative Office of Deutsche Bank in Brussels. She first met her husband, then-Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, at a party in Spain in 1999. While the couple quickly fell in love, their relationship took a turn for the worse when the Dutch media revealed that Maxima's father had been a minister for Argentina's violent military junta regime during the infamous Dirty War. Despite the uproar, former Queen Beatrix approved her oldest son's union, calling Maxima a "modern, intelligent woman." A year after their marriage, Willem-Alexander became the King of the Netherlands at the age of 46. He ascended to the throne on April 30, 2013, upon the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix. With his coronation, Maxima became the queen of the Netherlands. She quickly gained popularity for her charisma, smart wit, and strong work ethic. Today, Maxima is well recognised for taking a stand on tough political issues such as immigration and women's economic empowerment. The Dutch Queen also received praise for her early support of LGBTQ+ rights. The royal couple is known for their easygoing attitude toward life as a monarch. They opted out of hosting a coronation ceremony and chose to send their three children, Princess Catharina-Amalia, 21, Princess Alexia, 19, and Princess Ariane, 18, to public school instead of a prestigious private institution. Their oldest daughter, Catharina-Amalia, also known as Princess of Orange, is the heir to the Dutch crown.
