Kate Middleton Could Learn a Thing or 2 From This Stylish European Royal

Gone are the days when queens and princesses had to be covered up in styles that made them feel constricted — Duchess Kate Middleton and Queen Letizia of Spain are just two clear examples that a royal can wear whatever she wants (even Zara). But when it comes to eclectic and adventurous looks, the queen is Máxima of the Netherlands.

The Argentinian-born ruler dresses a bit more conservatively but still manages to play with texture, bell sleeves, scarves, and, of course, her favorite accessory: hats! Here are just a few of the interesting looks she wore in 2017.

December in The Hague, Netherlands
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December in The Hague, Netherlands

December in Rotterdam, Netherlands
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December in Rotterdam, Netherlands

December in St. Maarten
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December in St. Maarten

December in The Bottom, Saba
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December in The Bottom, Saba

December in The Bottom, Saba
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December in The Bottom, Saba

November in St. Eustatius
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November in St. Eustatius

November in Delft, Netherlands
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November in Delft, Netherlands

November in Groningen, Netherlands
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November in Groningen, Netherlands

November in Nigeria
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November in Nigeria

November in Nigeria
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November in Nigeria

October in Nigeria
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October in Nigeria

October in Nigeria
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October in Nigeria

October in Portugal
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October in Portugal

October in Portugal
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October in Portugal

October in Portugal
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October in Portugal

October in Portugal
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October in Portugal

October in Portugal
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October in Portugal

October in Portugal
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October in Portugal

October in Amersfoort, Netherlands
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October in Amersfoort, Netherlands

October in The Hague, Netherlands
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October in The Hague, Netherlands

October in Westland, Netherlands
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October in Westland, Netherlands

September in The Hague, Netherlands
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September in The Hague, Netherlands

September in New York City
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September in New York City

September in New York City
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September in New York City

September in Amsterdam
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September in Amsterdam

September in Utrecht, Netherlands
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September in Utrecht, Netherlands

September in Amsterdam
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September in Amsterdam

September in Leiden, Netherlands
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September in Leiden, Netherlands

September in Amsterdam
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September in Amsterdam

August in Amsterdam
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August in Amsterdam

August in Delft, The Netherlands
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August in Delft, The Netherlands

June in Nagele, The Netherlands
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June in Nagele, The Netherlands

June in Amsterdam
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June in Amsterdam

June in Milan
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June in Milan

June in Milan
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June in Milan

June in Rome
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June in Rome

May in The Hague, The Netherlands
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May in The Hague, The Netherlands

May in Oslo, Nowary
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May in Oslo, Nowary

May in Amsterdam
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May in Amsterdam

March in Amsterdam
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March in Amsterdam

March in Monster, The Netherlands
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March in Monster, The Netherlands

February in Krimpen Aan Den Ijssel, The Netherlands
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February in Krimpen Aan Den Ijssel, The Netherlands

February in Dessay, Germany
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February in Dessay, Germany

February in Leipzig, Germany
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February in Leipzig, Germany

February in Leipzig, Germany
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February in Leipzig, Germany

February in Weimar, Germany
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February in Weimar, Germany

February in Eisenach, Germany
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February in Eisenach, Germany

February in The Hague, The Netherlands
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February in The Hague, The Netherlands

January in The Hague, The Netherlands
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January in The Hague, The Netherlands

January in The Hague, The Netherlands
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January in The Hague, The Netherlands

January in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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January in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

January in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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January in Amsterdam, The Netherlands