King Willem Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia concluded their Caribbean tour. On Tuesday in Saint Maarten, Queen Máxima repeated a biscuit-hued crushable raffia straw sun hat with gathered brim.

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Designer: Madagascar Hat Company. Dress by Natan.
Previously Worn: Oct9, 2010; Oct 27, 2007; June 15, 2006

On Wednesday in St. Eustatius, she repeated the wide brimmed natural fiber fedora with golden yellow hatband she first wore last week in Curacao. 

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Designer: Julia Fedora by 360Five Everyday. Dress by Zimmermann.
Previously Worn: Feb 3, 2023

King Willem Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia continued their tour of the Caribbean yesterday, arriving on the island of St. Maarten. For their arrival, Queen Máxima repeated a blush silk floral bandeau headpiece.

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These face framing headpieces work so well on royal tours (especially ones in tropical climates), elevating the overall ensemble without obstructing view of the esteemed royal guest. I know many of you prefer headpieces that contrast with the wearer’s hair colour but sometimes, a more subtle statement is needed. I’m here for both!

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Designer: Fabienne Delvigne
Previously Worn: Nov 1, 2022; Sep 16, 2021; May 13, 2021;  May 14, 2014; March 10, 2011

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima embarked on a Caribbean visit over the weekend, accompanied for the first time by Princess Amalia. For the first stop of the tour in Bonaire on Saturday, Queen Máxima epeated her circular open-crowned headpiece in draped caramel brown abaca.

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I’ve come around to these open-crowned designs, particularly as a great less formal events held on tour in a tropical climate. This particular design pairs well with the dress, adding a neutral grounding that slightly softens the impact of the coral print.

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Designer: Fabienne Delvigne. Dress by Zimmerman. 
Previously Worn: May 10, 2022; Mar 12, 2020; July 7, 2015; April 26, 2014

Yesterday in Aruba was a double hat day for Queen Máxima! The first was her fuchsia straw picture hat with sharply sidesweeping ‘slice’ brim. This design is trimmed with a darker pink Petersham ribbon hatband looped into a bow on the side.

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It’s bright and vibrant, well suited to a Caribbean tour.

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Designer: Fabienne Delvigne
Previously Worn: Aug 31, 2019; July 3, 2016;  April 13, 2016; April 27, 2015

The second hat of the day was her textured brown straw bandeau headpiece trimmed with coffee hued silk roses.

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It’s another great neutral piece that with the flower providing just enough statement.

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Designer: unknown. Dress by Natan.
Previously Worn: Sep 9, 2022; Jun 29, 2022; Mar 10, 2020

For events today in Aruba, Queen Máxima repeated a sculptural calot headpiece in pale pinky-beige ruched silk abaca studded with tiny beads.

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While I always love a picture hat with this dress, I do understand the ease and appeal of a smaller headpiece on a tropical tour, and this fits the bill.