it was not messy and as a South American woman herself Maxima probably knows much better what is apropriate to wear for such a visit than a Dutch bachelor with a dress-sense for Royal women that predates 1960........ (sorry but for a young man your style preference is very conservative and outdated).
--Previous Message-- : In my opinion any detail plays a part. From : the jewels to the hairdo. From wearing : hat/gloves or not. From having a personal : standard on the limousine or not. : : If these things play no any role anymore, I : suggest to stop the ceremionial on the Third : Tuesday of September (Prinsjesdag) and let : the King drive in his new bullet- and : bombproof extended Audi limousine to the : Hall of Knights. Just in suit-and-tie, and : listen to the Prime Minister's Speech, : instead of being seated on the Throne. Just : a suggestion. : : Every detail plays a role. And this varies : from the Hofdames wearing a chiffre with a : crowned 'M' while not in the Queen's : service, from Máxima wearing relatively : grand jewels for relatively not so formal : events but then paired with a messy hairdo, : disturbing the overall image. : : I think these details matter. Everyone is : entitled to his/her own opinion. : : :