Queen Maxima Addresses Donald Trump’s Visit to the Netherlands
Queen Maxima has finally spoken out about Donald Trump’s recent trip to the Netherlands during the NATO summit in The Hague.
Trump’s Controversial Comments at NATO
Last week, President Trump attended the NATO summit. During the visit, he made headlines with a blunt rant about Israel and Iran ending their ceasefire after only a few hours.
“They don’t know what the f**k they’re doing,” Trump told reporters. He compared their conflict to “two kids in a schoolyard.”
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte responded, saying, “Daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get it stopped,” playfully referring to Trump as “daddy.” Rutte later clarified his remark.
The Viral Moment with Queen Maxima
While Trump posed for photos with Queen Maxima and King Willem at Huis ten Bosch Palace, a viral moment captured Queen Maxima seemingly mimicking the way Trump said “thank you.”
Social media quickly caught on. One user asked, “Was Queen Maxima mocking Donald Trump?” Another wrote, “Her mouth movements really got me.”
However, Queen Maxima denied the claims. Speaking to AD, she explained she was saying “thank you” to someone else who had helped her, not mocking the president. She described her meeting with Trump as “a pleasant experience.”
Princess Amalia’s Reaction
Princess Amalia, Queen Maxima’s eldest daughter, also shared her thoughts. She called meeting Trump “really cool.” Amalia, 21, was joined by her sisters Princess Alexia, 20, and Princess Ariane, 18, during the visit.
Trump’s Handshake and Body Language
Another highlight from the visit was Trump’s handshake with King Willem upon arrival.
Body language expert Darren Stanton, speaking for Genting Casino, interpreted Trump’s stance as an “assertion of power.”
“As Trump exited his car, he looked like a cowboy entering a saloon,” Stanton said. “His feet were spread wide, hands on hips, making himself appear larger. He was marking his territory from the start.”
Trump’s visit sparked both controversy and curiosity, but Queen Maxima’s clarification puts the viral moment to rest. Meanwhile, body language experts continue to analyze every move the president makes.