- King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima got engaged 21 years ago
- The two were almost not allowed to marry
- They looked so cute back then
King Willem-Alexander (54) and Queen Máxima (50) are not only the heads of state of the Netherlands, but also a real dream couple. The two have been happily married since 2002 and have been delighting Royal fans worldwide ever since.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima got engaged 21 years ago
When King Willem-Alexander - at that time still Prince Willem-Alexander - announced his engagement to the Argentinian Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti on March 30, 2001, not only the Dutch people were happy that their heir to the throne had apparently found the love of his life.
Willem-Alexander and Máxima quickly rose to the top of the royal popularity charts, which is no wonder given the two looked so cute when they got engaged 21 years ago.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima almost didn't marry
However, it was not initially clear that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were allowed to marry at all. Máxima's father was the former Argentine Minister of Agriculture Jorge Zorreguieta (†89), who held office under the dictator Videla.
Willem-Alexander had to put up with a lot of criticism and even risked his claim to the throne because at first, the Dutch parliament did not want to approve the marriage.
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Queen Máxima Defended Willem-Alexander
In the end, however, love won and King Willem-Alexander was allowed to marry his woman Máxima. On the official day of the engagement, Máxima faced the critical questions of the journalists and defended her future husband.
Willem-Alexander unknowingly quoted the Argentine dictator Videla to legitimize his love for Máxima. This is how the Dutch found out about their future Queen Máxima.
With their open and honest demeanor, this special royal couple has been together for 21 years now! We continue to wish them all the best.
