King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Amalia attended the farewell meeting for Council of State Vice President Thom de Graaf in The Hague on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The extraordinary meeting was held at Palace Kneuterdijk, marking the end of De Graaf's tenure, which began in November 2018.
He officially steps down on July 1, 2026.
Sybrand van Haersma Buma will succeed De Graaf in the position.
During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by the King, Prime Minister Rob Jetten, De Graaf, and acting Vice President Eric Helder.
The royal family members hold ceremonial, non-substantive roles within the independent advisory body, according to reports from modekoninginmaxima.
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Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia coordinated their outfits, both wearing blue floral midi dresses.
Queen Máxima wore a light blue Natan chiffon dress with a coral-green hat, while Princess Amalia chose a darker blue wrap dress by Diane von Furstenberg.
The Princess of Orange previously debuted this dress during her royal tour of the Caribbean in 2023.
