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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is one of the most admired and charismatic royals in Europe. Born in Argentina, she has won the hearts of the Dutch people with her warmth, intelligence, and dedication to public service. Since becoming queen consort in 2013, she has played a key role in representing the Dutch monarchy both at home and abroad. (Even Rain doesn't stop Queen Máxima) Here are 10 fascinating facts about Queen Máxima: Argentine roots Queen Máxima was born Máxima Zorreguieta on May 17, 1971, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She grew up in a well-educated family and is the daughter of Jorge Zorreguieta and María del Carmen Cerruti Carricart. Education and career in finance Before marrying into royalty, Máxima had a successful career in finance. She holds a degree in economics from the Universidad Católica Argentina and worked for international banks in Buenos Aires, New York, and Brussels. Multilingual Skills Queen Máxima is fluent in several languages, including Spanish, Dutch...

On 17 May 1971, Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is the daughter of Jorge Zorreguieta and Maria del Carmen Cerruti Carricart. She has two brothers and a sister (deceased) and three half-sisters. She is named after her paternal grand-mother Máxima Bonorio González (1874 - 1983). Máxima grew up in Buenos Aires. She graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina From 1989 Máxima started working. From May 2000 till March 2001, she worked for the Deutsche Bank in Brussels, Belgium. In April 1999, Máxima met Prince Willem-Alexander in Seville, Spain, during the Spring Fair. The news of the couple's relationship, caused lots of controversy, due to Máxima's father Jorge. He was a minister during the Dirty War in Argentina. The couple announced their engagement on 30 March 2001. Máxima addressed the nation in Dutch. On 17 May 2001, she received the Dutch citizenship. Máxima and Prince Willem-Alexander m...