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Another princess will join Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Queen and Kate Middleton at the State Banquet on Tuesday evening
The Queen is preparing to hold a spectacular state banquet for the Dutch royal family at Buckingham Palace Tuesday night. And although many VIP guests have already been confirmed, including Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, lesser-known members of the royal family are also about to make their appearance.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima from the Netherlands will be reunited with their sister-in-law Princess Mabel. Mabel is the widow of the King's brother, Prince Friso, who unfortunately died five years ago from a ski accident. She lives in London with her two daughters, Countess Luana, 13, and Countess Zaria, 12. It is understood that Mabel will be present.
Princess Mabel is the sister-in-law of King Willem-Alexandre
The evening banquet is always the highlight of any state visit. This will be the first official visit to the UK of the King and Queen of the Netherlands. the last was organized by Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus in November 1982. Before dinner, members of the Royal Family will pose for a group photo. His Majesty and King Willem-Alexander will also deliver opening speeches.
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Kate and Queen Maxima at a Sunday Remembrance Ceremony
Prince William and Kate should also show their support for the monarch and attend the state banquet. The formality of the occasion calls for a black tie that, for Kate, will mean a long dress and scintillating diadem. Fans have only seen the duchess wear a tiara several times, including at her wedding with William in 2011, state banquets and diplomatic dinners at Buckingham Palace.
She had already worn the tiara Knot Knot, a dazzling Cambridge Lover, favorite of Princess Diana and Lotus Flower diadem, which originally belonged to the Queen Mother.
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The British royal family is known for its good relations with the Dutch royal family. Kate met King Willem-Alexander during her visit to the Netherlands in October 2016 – her first solo visit abroad. In 2015, Queen Maxima joined the Duchess for the annual Sunday Remembrance Service in London. The royal couple was also among the guests who attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate.
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