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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands looked radiant in an ethereal white dress today as she honoured outstanding social initiatives with awards alongside her husband King Willem-Alexander and his mother, the former monarch Princess Beatrix.
The prestigious Apples of the Orange awards (Appeltjes van Oranje) are presented annually to social projects in the Kingdom of the Netherlands – which extends to parts of the Caribbean – that are considered creative and meaningful, and have been running for one year or more.
The Dutch Queen, 53, chose a feminine white dress for the occasion, which saw her announce the winners from a podium and pose for photographs with the successful teams.
With a gathered neckline, billowing sleeves and ruffle detailing on the skirt, Máxima’s asymmetric midi dress was both striking and elegant.
The mother-of-three accessorised her outfit with a tan clutch bag and statement gold earrings.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (pictured) chose an ethereal white dress for the Apples of the Orange awards ceremony at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on Thursday, October 3
She wore her long, blond hair in a sleek blow-dry with some loose curls at the front adding glamour.
Máxima added further sparkle to her look with smoky eye make-up and a slick of plum-coloured lipstick.
King Willem-Alexander, 57, looked typically smart in a navy suit, which he paired with a crisp white shirt and a gold tie.
The King’s mother, Princess Beatrix, who was Queen of the Netherlands for 33 years from 1980 to 2013, appeared in good spirits at the awards ceremony at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on Thursday, October 3.
The former monarch paired an embroidered tunic with three-quarter sleeves with slim black trousers and gold jewellery for the occasion.
Beatrix, 86, is responsible for designing and making the bronze statuettes which are awarded to winners.
Máxima beamed as she posed for photographs with the winners of Apples of the Orange awards and could be seen applauding the teams.
The winners included Fundacion Movemiento ta Bida, an Aruba-based project specifically focused on getting elderly people involved in social and physical activities.

The Dutch Queen, 53, looked typically radiant, adding glamour with smoky eye-make-up and a slick of plum-coloured lipstick

Máxima was accompanied by her husband, King Willem-Alexander (centre), 57, and his mother, former monarch Princess Beatrix (right), 86

Máxima took to the podium to present the Apples of the Orange awards to three social initiatives working in the Kingdom of the Netherlands

The royal accessorised her outfit with a pair of statement gold earrings
Also honoured was the Al Amal Foundation, which strives to help families, mothers, women and youth in Utrecht province and the Netherlands become more involved in Dutch society.
Winners received a bronze statuette designed and made by Princess Beatrix as well as a cash sum of €25.000 to help the initiatives pursue their goals.
The first week in October has been a busy one for the Dutch royals. On Tuesday evening, Máxima and Willem-Alexander welcomed a group of astronauts to the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
The Queen looked typically chic in a checked, monochrome dress for the glamourous occasion in the Dutch capital.
The royal couple hosted astronauts and participants of the 35th ASE Planetary Congress.
Held from September 30 to October 4, the conference included more than 100 astronauts from 38 countries, with the theme ‘Generation Space – shaping the future together’.
With ruffle detailing on the cuffs and hem, Máxima’s V-neck midi dress looked perfect with black heels and a matching clutch bag.

Queen Máxima, King Willem-Alexander and Princess Beatrix posed with the three winning social initiatives

Máxima, who chose a feminine white dress with ruffle detailing for the occasion, is pictured with one of the winning teams

She was photographed applauding the team behind the winning Al Amal foundation (pictured)

Máxima posed with the leaders of Fundacion Movemiento ta Bida (pictured), an Aruba-based project specifically focused on the getting elderly people involved in social and physical activities
She kept her blonde hair straight and wore a smattering of glamorous makeup, completing her look with a pair of dainty gold and diamond earrings.
Her husband looked just as sophisticated in a smart suit, teamed with a crisp white shirt and a light blue tie.
Earlier on Tuesday, Máxima was all smiles as she presided over a ballet event.
Unperturbed by the wet weather, the Argentinian-born monarch was ever chic at the launch of the National Ballet Academy in Amsterdam, where she was greeted by young fans and ballerinas.
The radiant royal arrived in a stylish dark grey cape and matching suede hat while an assistant shielded her from the downpour with an umbrella.