Queen Máxima of the Netherlands looks graceful in royal blue as she pays her respects in Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day The Queen of the Netherlands looked smart in royal blue for D-Day READ MORE: Prince Edward's tears for veterans: Royal is overcome with emotion as he attends D-Day commemorations with Sophie in Staffordshire By Alice Wade Published: 17:51, 6 June 2024 | Updated: 17:55, 6 June 2024 e-mail View comments Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has joined veterans in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the Second World War D-Day landings. The Dutch royal, 53, joined international leaders and other royals at the D-Day Anniversary International Ceremony at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. Accompanied by her husband King Willem-Alexander , 57, she donned a chic navy blue suit with blue marble buttons done up at the chest.

The royal wore her colour casually loose while keeping gracious and respectful in her floor length gown. She carried matching leather gloves and a practical black clutch bag at her hip. The monarch wore tasteful make-up for the ceremony with a lightly smoked eye and soft pink lip.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (pictured) donned a chic navy blue suit with blue marble buttons done up at the chest Willem-Alexander matched his wife in a smart navy suit and light blue tie. The two were pictured waving respectfully as they were pictured attending. They joined the long list of both international leaders and fellow royals who honoured the ve.