Queen Máxima Debuts Turban Hat in Maastricht
Queen Máxima stepped out in an ice-blue wool cape coat and a matching turban hat during a museum visit in Maastricht, drawing divided opinions across the Netherlands. De Nederlandse koningin Máxima droeg een outfit van het Belgische modehuis Natan toen ze op 13 november 2026 een tentoonstelling opende in Maastricht, meldde hln.be.
Her personal assistant and dresser, Jolanda, designed the striking headpiece. The low-slung turban immediately sparked an online debate regarding its unusual silhouette and placement.
Historical Royal Fashion Comparisons
While the public debated the modern styling, royalty experts spotted a distinct historical parallel. Dutch fashion expert Josine Droogendijk-Evers said that the monochrome aesthetic directly mirrored the outfit worn by the late Queen Juliana in 1980, when she handed the Dutch throne over to her daughter, Queen Beatrix, according to hln.be.
Followers on the royalty blog ‘Modekoningin Máxima’ offered mixed reactions to the homage. Critics compared the headwear to household items, while defenders praised the bold styling choice.
“Waarom zo over d’r oren getrokken?! Het is Siberië niet hoor!” followers asked on the blog, as reported by hln.be.
Social media users compare the ice-blue headpiece
Social media users generated numerous comparisons for the ice-blue headpiece, likening the shape to a swimming cap or a rolled-up towel after a hair wash. Other readers suggested the front resembled a medical bandage or an egg.
Supporters countered the criticism by describing the look as a successful out-of-the-box choice and a fitting nod to Queen Juliana’s legacy.
Questions about Queen Máxima's turban hat
Why did Queen Máxima wear a turban hat in Maastricht?
The Dutch queen wore the headpiece during her visit to open the exhibition “Cooking from the Fridge” on November 13, 2026.
Who designed the controversial headwear?
Jolanda, who serves as Queen Máxima’s personal assistant, dresser, and kamenier, designed the turban.
Which past royal inspired the look?
Dutch fashion expert Josine Droogendijk-Evers linked the monochrome outfit to the style worn by the late Queen Juliana during the 1980 royal abdication and investiture.