Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opens WorldPride in Amsterdam
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Posted Jul 25, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-25-2330
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opened WorldPride in Amsterdam, making history as a reigning royal participating in the event.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands officially opened WorldPride in Amsterdam on Saturday, marking a historic occasion for a reigning monarchy. Speaking at the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre, the queen delivered a message supporting LGBTQIA+ rights, inclusion, and equality.
"Kunnen zijn wie je bent, houden van wie je wilt, dat is toch normaal?" she asked the crowd, concluding her speech with an encouragement to support one another. The gathering marks the international edition of the city's annual Pride celebrations.
Sources: Expresso, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting)