It was interesting to note that at one of the first meetings the Queen attended in Colombia her name card on the table was her first name and then her maiden name.
--Previous Message-- : Henri get over the hair! : : 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 (sorry but for a young man your : style preference is very conservative and : outdated).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. : : : : :