I think both she and the King discarded the robes/capes after the pictures were taken (Beatrix did) before receiving the guests for the reception. It took years for footage of Beatrix reception to appear, but i hope we'll see images of what happened inside the palace sooner this time. Maybe Blauw Bloed might have some images tonight. The Royal couple always take time to talk to the show.
--Previous Message-- : : Perhaps one day we will see Queen Maxima's : dress without the cape when we will be able : to fully assess those sleeves. : : : --Previous Message-- : I agree with your view. The Queen's gown was : stunning but I had expected something more : stately, more stiff and exquisite fabrics, : gloves, etc. This was no 'robe' in my : optinion. I also found it a pity that the : King wore the ermine. When he delivered his : speech, the ermine looked really beautiful. : But when he stood up and/or walked, it was : really so out of modern time and was no nice : match with the civil wear, in my personal : opinion. : : I preferred Johan's suggestion to do it à la : Sweden: to drape the ermine on the throne. : For the rest it were three unexpectedly : glittering days. : : : : :