King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the Joodse Gemeente Amsterdam (Jewish Congregation of Amsterdam) yesterday. Máxima repeated a lovely pale grey straw picture hat with a square crown, cartwheel brim and thin straw band and bow around the crown.
It is a beautifully shaped, classic hat that Máxima wears well. I think this means one thing, dear readers- Máxima must have heard your pleas for a return to her glorious large-brimmed hats. Let’s hope this trend continues!
Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: March 11, 2011 and November 3, 2011
Photos from Getty as indicated
Royal Hats 
I like the hat but I’m not sure about those earrings
It does have a nice shape, but is very plainly decorated. The hat had to be plain because so is the coat.
What an elegant hat! Queen Maxima looks very regal and beautiful.
Nice hat but it’s drab. I’m fixin to stick a bright pink flower on it to liven it up! LOL!
I agree. It is very drab.
Oh I realised that.. I just wondered if there was any significance in its being blue.
Sorry! Maybe another one of our readers can speak to the colour of King Willem-Alexander’s Kippah?
No significance…….just that gold embroidered blue velvet is more ‘royal’ looking than plain. I was wondering if they gave it to him, or if it is his own personal one (blinged version picked out by Max) kept on hand for such occasions?
I like his hat! I wonder why they gave him a blue one?
According to Jewish law, men are required to cover their heads during prayer – the blue cap is a Jewish Kippah, or yarmulke, which is worn in the synagogue (some men wear one all the time). I suspect King Willem-Alexander was simply respecting this practice. The man seated behind him has a blue kippah as well.
I like her hat!