Queen Máxima Makes History as First Monarch to Open WorldPride 2026
In a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQ+ rights, Queen Máxima Zorreguieta of the Netherlands inaugurated WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam on July 25, becoming the first reigning monarch to lead a mass Pride event. Her speech championed love and authenticity, while her recycled elegant look sparked both praise and debate.









