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Queen Maxima stuns at Prince's Day 2019© WireImage

Queen Maxima takes style cue from Meghan Markle at Prince's Day

The Dutch royals stepped out in The Hague to open the parliamentary year


SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 6:00 PM EDT

Queen Maxima was dressed to impress at Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day) 2019. The mom of three, 48, turned heads stepping out on Tuesday, September 17, wearing a wine-colored dress by Dutch designer Jan Taminiau. The elegant gown featured beaded caped shoulders with a peek-a-boo cut out at the chest. Maxima, who is never one to shy away from a fabulous chapeau, complemented her look with a matching felt beret reportedly by royal-loved milliner Philip Treacy.

Queen Maxima stuns at Prince's Day 2019© WireImage
Queen Maxima stunned in a wine colored gown on September 17

The Dutch Queen's stylish hat is reminiscent of the one Meghan Markle wore for her first Christmas at Sandringham with the British royal family in 2017, back when she was engaged to Prince Harry. For the occasion, the former American actress wore a brown Philip Treacy topper that resembles Maxima’s latest ruby-colored hat.

Queen Maxima stuns at Prince's Day 2019© WireImage/Getty Images
The Duchess of Sussex wore a similar hat in 2017

Queen Maxima was joined by her husband King Willem-Alexander, as well as brother-in-law Prince Constantijn, who is former Queen Beatrix’s youngest son, and sister-in-law Princess Laurentien at Prince's Day. The in-laws were all smiles as they waved together from a balcony. The royal brothers, both sporting beards, coordinated in sharp navy suits, while Princess Laurentien looked pretty in a pink dress that featured cape sleeves.

Queen Maxima stuns at Prince's Day 2019© WireImage
The Dutch King was joined by his wife, brother, and sister in law at Prince's Day 2019

The monarchs arrived via horse drawn carriage to the Hall of Knights in The Hague. Prinsjesdag takes place on the third Tuesday of September. It’s the day that the current reigning monarch delivers the “Speech from the Throne,” officially opening the parliamentary year. The King’s speech contains the government’s key plans for the year ahead.