Being Queen is not a role, it's a position. Maxima is Queen of the Netherlands because she is the wife of the king. She doesn't have to do anything for it. She has been working for the UN for most of her marriage and continues to do so. So it is HM the Queen of the Netherlands who as special advisor of the Secretary-General visited Colombia. Her styling for these appointments does not compare to an official visit on behalf of the kingdom, but she still is the Dutch queen. The jewels she wears are private property (some are hers others belong to a private trust). We don't have crownjewels in the Netherlands even the Dutch crowns are privately owned and don't belong to the state. The state owns the palaces but that's it. The golden coach and all other carriages in the Royal stables are private property as well.
--Previous Message-- : Yes, that is the confusing part. At the same : time the Queen does not wear a hat and/or : gloves, has a less formal hairdo (no updo) : than she usually has when she is in her role : as Her Majesty Queen Máxima. : : The other members of the UN Committee on : Inclusive Finances must feel second-rank : because all attention goes out to a certain : high-profile member... :