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This week, we featured the wedding tiara and ensemble of Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, which is currently on display at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. But that wedding attire is nothing without the radiant bride who wore it, so today, we’re marveling at moving images of the jewelry worn by Maxima on her wedding day in 2002. Enjoy!
Maxima on her arrival at the Nieuwe Kirk in Amsterdam
Willem-Alexander and Maxima sing a hymn during the wedding ceremony
Maxima’s diamond bracelet is front and center during the vows
The couple beams as cheers from the crowd outside ring through the church
Maxima smiles gently during the ceremony
Maxima grins at Willem-Alexander during his vows
Maxima’s earrings tremble slightly during a moment of prayer
Maxima’s bracelet and rings are visible as Willem-Alexander holds her hand
Maxima, whose parents could not attend the wedding for political reasons, wipes away tears as a musician plays an Argentine tango
Maxima’s tiara is visible as the couple is blessed by the officiant
Willem-Alexander and Maxima share a kiss on the balcony
The couple waves to the crowd from the balcony
