Maxim of Holland and Marie-Chantal Miller They have one of the strongest and longest friendships in the royal world, but how did it start and what has made them so close? Here we tell you.
The relationship between Maxim of Holland and Marie-Chantal Miller It has been a friendship that has strengthened over time, beyond real commitments.
This connection is said to have begun in wedding of Maxima of Holland and William Alexander of the Netherlands in 2002where Marie-Chantal and Pablo de Grecia were prominent guests. Both also shared a designer for their wedding dresses: Valentino. Since then, the two families have maintained close ties, sharing both social events and personal visits.
Over the years, they have maintained closeness, with mutual visits, demonstrating their friendship at important events. This bond is reinforced with frequent meetings.
Despite Pablo de Grecia and Marie-Chantal reside much of the time in New Yorkhis imposing residence in Chelsea has been a point of frequent meeting with the kings of the Netherlands.
Friendship has transcended geographical borders. In 2022, both couples attended the mass together in memory of Philip of Edinburgh in London. More recently, in 2023, Máxima of Holland, after participating in Prince’s Day in Holland, traveled directly to Athens to celebrate Marie-Chantal’s birthday, demonstrating once again the closest bond that unites them, beyond their real obligations.
Maxima of Holland and Marie-Chantal Miller from commoners to royals
Maxima of Holland and Marie-Chantal Miller share a remarkable rise story. Both were born into middle class families; Máxima in Argentina and Marie-Chantal in the United States.
Maxima of Holland became queen consort of the Netherlands when she married King Willem-Alexander in 2002. For her part, Marie-Chantal joined the Greek royal family upon marrying Prince Paul in 1995, assuming the title of princess. Their transition from commoners to queens reflects their elegance and royal commitment.
