King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima live la dolce vita: The best photos from the royal couple's visit to Italy



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June 23, 2017
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima stand on steps in front of a grand building with statues.

Queen Maxima of The Netherlands kicked off her royal state visit to Italy on a stylish note. The Dutch monarch wore a blush Natan branded dress on the first day of her trip in Rome. King Willem-Alexander and his wife were all smiles as they posed in the front of the Campidoglio.

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands standing together, smiling, at a formal event.

The Queen dazzled alongside her dapper husband at an official state banquet presented by President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura at the Palazzo del Quirinale during the first day of her royal state visit. Maxima donned the Mellerio Diamond and Ruby tiara for the occasion, which she paired with a striking one-shoulder red gown.

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in a red gown presents an award to a man, while Willem-Alexander stands beside her.

Maxima beamed at the banquet as she greeted Valentino Garavani, who designed her wedding dress for her 2002 royal nuptials.

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Military officers and a couple in formal attire stand on a plaza with trees in the background.

The royals laid down a wreath during a commemoration ceremony at the Altare della Patria in Rome.

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Queen Máxima in white dress and large hat laughs with King Willem-Alexander in suit.

The couple traveled to Palermo, Italy on the second day of their royal state visit. Maxima and the King shared a laugh, while visiting Mayor Leoluca Orlando at Quatto Canti.

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Man and woman in formal attire stand together, looking out a window at historic architecture.

Maxima sweetly held on to her husband as they took in the sights of Palermo from a window.

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at a fish market, surrounded by a crowd.

Nothing fishy here! The monarchs exchanged laughs with locals during their visit to the Mercato del Cap Market.

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands walking on a red carpet, smiling.

Maxima looked pretty in pink sporting a tiered gown to a concert for President Sergio Mattarella held at the Palazzo Colonna in Rome during the second day of her royal visit.

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in a pink dress, holding a certificate, converses with a violinist at an event.

President Sergio Mattarella, Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander chatted with Dutch violinist Janine Janse, who performed at the concert.

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Pope Francis, Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, and Queen Máxima stand together in a formal setting.

The third day of the couple's state visit took them to the Vatican, where they had a private audience with Pope Francis.

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in black attire and veil, holding a ceremonial object.

While at the Vatican, the mom-of-three visited the papal library and held the commander's staff of Willem van Oranje.

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Queen Máxima in a white dress and Willem-Alexander in a blue suit stand by three vintage cars.

Maxima and King Willem-Alexander posed with three Fiat 500 cars at a reception in Rome, which was organized by the Dutch-Italy Community Association on the third day of their state visit.

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King Willem-Alexander waves with Queen Máxima by his side, both smiling at an outdoor event.

Her Majesty looked summer ready wearing a linen dress by Lisa Marie Fernandez for her visit to the Cenacolo Vinciano in the Refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.

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Group of people including Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands standing on a soccer field.

The royal duo attended a soccer clinic for integration organized by Italian Football Federation at Piazzetta Reale in Milan.

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