A beaming Queen Máxima of the Netherlands gives bar staff a break as she pulls pints while visiting Dutch village
- Máxima, 53, was visiting Klaaswaal village when she hopped behind the bar
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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands proved she has many strings to her bow today as she pulled a pint at a bar while visiting a village in the Dutch province of South Holland.
The glamourous royal's mixture of strained expressions and wry smiles suggested serving drinks for customers was far from an easy job.
Máxima, 53, was visiting Klaaswaal, part of the municipality of Hoeksche Waard, when she decided to jump behind the bar and give staff a break, pouring wine as well as serving pints.
The purpose of her visit was to celebrate and promote the strong community life that exists in the village.
Typically elegant in an emerald green, satin midi dress, the mother-of-three also indulged her competitive side, joining local residents for a board game.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (pictured) stepped behind the bar to try her hand at pulling pints while visiting a village in the Dutch province of South Holland today
The glamourous royal's mixture of strained expressions and wry smiles suggested serving drinks for customers was far from an easy job
Not only was she responsible for serving pints, she also helped bar staff by pouring wine for customers
The Dutch queen beamed as she chatted to elderly men and women, some of whom were gathered around a pool table.
Earlier in the day, Máxima was in Waalwijk in the southern Netherlands to open Dushi House, a small-scale residential facility for children who can no longer live at home.
Greeting onlookers with a big smile, Maxima was dressed in an electric blue coat with a satin green dress under it.
She matched her accessories to her ensemble, finishing her look with a bright blue clutch bag and green suede stilettos.
She kept her makeup soft and natural with a dewy base, soft pink lip and a sweep of mascara.
In addition to her wedding ring, Maxima wore a statement gold necklace with four different kinds of stones, and chunky gold earrings that perfectly complemented her outfit.
The royal waved at the crowd that had gathered outside before inaugurating the newest branch of the Dutch facility that offers a safe space for children for 'whom a home is not self-evident'.
According to its website, a Dushi House typically accommodates eight children between the ages of four and 18, with an in-house team of specialists to help with their upbringing.
The Dutch queen indulged her competitive side by joining local residents for a board game
She was seen chatting animatedly to elderly residents in the village of Klaaswaal
Máxima, 53, chatted to elderly men as they got ready to play a game of pool
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was the picture of grace as she stepped out to inaugurate a children's home in Waalwijk today
Greeting onlookers with a big smile, Maxima was dressed in an electric blue coat with a satin green dress under it
'Where possible,' the website notes, 'parents are involved in the growing-up process.'
After Maxima cut the ribbon at the newest Dushi House on Tuesday, she sat down for a conversation with members of the staff and young people at the facility.
The queen was deep in discussion with officials during her visit to children's home, as plates of cakes and cookies, as well as flasks of tea appeared to remain untouched.
Before she left, Maxima also greeted some of the residents at the Dushi House, named after the Dushi Method of learning that it employs so each child grows into 'someone who can fully participate in society'.
Queen Maxima's latest engagement comes days after she attended a conference focused on improving the financial literacy of Dutch people.
Maxima studied economics at university and went on to have a career in finance; she has been the honorary of chair of host organisation SchuldenlabNL since 2022.
For the occasion, the fashion-forward queen wore a grey wool dress that was cinched at the waist with a wide, patterned brown belt with a silver buckle.
She completed the look with a pair of brown, knee-high boots with a block heel and a small clutch bag in a similar shade.
The royal waved at the crowd that had gathered outside the Dushi House in Waalwijk, before inaugurating the newest branch of the Dutch facility
Queen Maxima cut the ribbon at the newest Dushi House on Tuesday
Before she left, Maxima also greeted some of the young residents at the Dushi House in Waalwijk
The queen was deep in discussion with officials during her visit to children's home, as plates of cakes and cookies, as well as flasks of tea appeared to remain untouched
Maxima added sparkling statement earrings and wore two slim bracelets on her wrist.
She wore her shoulder-length, blonde hair loose and kept her make-up simple for the occasion.
During the meeting, Maxima appeared serious and engaged, while also having a light-hearted exchange with her neighbour.
Her visit to the eastern city of Arnhem for the presentation is in line with her recent appointment as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
In a statement about her latest appointment, Queen Maxima expressed her commitment to helping Dutch people bolster their financial health by managing their day-to-day expenses while investing for 'long-term goals' and rainy days.
Announcing Maxima's new role, Guterres said: 'As Special Advocate for Financial Health, Her Majesty Queen Máxima will build upon her vital work to ensure that financial systems can support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of people around the world.'
Earlier this month, the Argentina-born monarch braved the rain for a visit to the National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam.
Despite the downpour, Maxima turned up in a stylish dark grey cape and matching suede hat while an assistant shielded her with an umbrella.
She wore her shoulder-length, blonde hair loose and kept her make-up simple for the occasion
The queen stunned in an array of blues and greens as she was given a bouquet of flowers
Queen Maxima awaits the opening of the Dushi Huis Waalwijk
During the meeting, Maxima appeared serious and engaged, while also having a light-hearted exchange with her neighbour
The queen was deep in discussion with officials during her visit to children's home
According to news site ahk.nl, the occasion called for Maxima to officially open the new building of the Dutch National Ballet Academy (NBA) at Nicolaas Tetterodestraat in Amsterdam today.
'This milestone marks the official end of a search of more than a decade for a new home that can accommodate all the pupils and students of the NBA' it added.
