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The scene looked like it came straight out of a haute couture tribute film: Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, radiant and Francophile, accompanied by France’s elegant First Lady, Brigitte Macron. Paris, The City of Light, was the setting for their reunion, eight months after their last tête-à-tête.
On November 28, in front of the famous Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Eiffel Tower sparkled, as if to greet Queen Máxima’s arrival. In an atmosphere worthy of a fairy tale, the queen and the First Lady embarked on a cultural visit à la française, exploring the exhibitions by artists.
Style was in order: Brigitte Macron, in a tailored dress and cream coat by Louis Vuitton, waited patiently before warm compliments and embraces, showing the affection they seemed to have for each other. “You look magnificent!” Brigitte exclaimed, welcoming Máxima who, in impeccable French, replied, flattered.
The highlight of the evening was the presence of designer Iris van Herpen, forming with our two heroines a charming trio. Between laughter and mutual admiration, this visit blended glamour, art and diplomacy.
Under the lights of Paris, Máxima and Brigitte once again proved that elegance and diplomacy can go hand in hand with lightness and humor.
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