Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander.Photo: ADAM BERRY/AFP via Getty
Queen Máxima of the Netherlandsis heading stateside solo.
The Dutch palaceannounced Wednesdaythat King Willem-Alexander won’t be able to make the trip to the United States next week as he recovers from an illness.
“His Majesty King Willem-Alexander will not participate in the working visit to California and Texas from 6 to 9 September 2022,” the palace said in a statement. “This decision has been made on doctors' advice. The King is recovering from pneumonia, and air travel at this time could impede a full recovery.”
Queen Máxima, 51, will still make the trip without her husband, visiting San Francisco and Silicon Valley in California and Austin and House in Texas.
Queen Maxima.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty
The royal couple’s trip to the U.S. was originally announced in April.
“The working visit will serve to highlight the Kingdom’s excellent economic relations with California and Texas,” the palace said in astatement. “There will be a central focus on a range of themes, including transatlantic cooperation, climate change, the energy transition and healthcare.”
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Prince Harry and King Willem-Alexander.Aaron Chown/PA Images/Getty
Queen Máxima won’t be the only European royal heading to the U.S. this month.Prince Williamrecently announced histrip to New York Cityfor the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit on Sept. 21, kicking off the countdown to December’sEarthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston. His trip will overlap with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark’s visit to New York, according toGert’s Royals. The royal couple is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly and will participate in the launch of Denmark’s candidacy for a seat on the U.N. Security Council on Sept. 22.
source: people.com
