Máxima from Holland enjoys and shops like a queen in her land, Javier Milei’s summer Argentina

Just one year ago, President Javier Milei held a meeting today with Queen Máxima. It was in Switzerland, within the framework of the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Argentine ambassador to the United States, Gerardo Werthein, also participated. The queen’s father, Jorge Zorreguieta, who died in 2027, was a senior official in the dictatorship of Jorge Videla, between 1979 and 1981, and the Dutch Parliament opposed him visiting the country even to attend his daughter’s wedding. . Now, in a corner of the southern part of the world, where summer explodes like a drumbeat under the immense sky of Patagonia, the queen Maxim of Holland He has returned to his homeland. Attracted by that ancestral call that only the place where we were born can exercise, Máxima Zorreguieta, daughter of this same land that is now governed by a strident president like Javier Milei, has made this Christmas an intimate and personal return.

Argentina, always so theatrical, never disappoints as a backdrop. Here, while the heat crushes the Buenos Aires cobblestones and the Patagonian winds tear secrets from the glaciers, the queen of the Netherlands has decided to rest. But she does not do so as a public figure, but as a woman who seeks to rediscover her roots in the middle of a country that is experiencing an almost operatic political effervescence, with Milei at the helm. It is no coincidence that Máxima has brought forward her arrival to Buenos Aires. Before her husband, King William Alexander, and their three daughters landed after a brief stopover in Madrid, she was already here, breathing the humid air of the Río de la Plata. In the capital, the Christmas lights and bustle seemed to absorb her completely. However, it soon became clear that the urban jungle was not what he was looking for. The queen needed to escape, get away from the label that follows her like a shadow.

The chosen destination was El Calafate, a remote corner where the silence is as overwhelming as the majesty of its landscapes. There, where the Perito Moreno glacier stands as a monument to indomitable nature, Máxima allowed herself an unusual luxury for someone of her position: walking alone through the main streets of the town.

The scene was unusual and, therefore, captivating. Máxima, without visible escorts, browsed the local shops like any tourist. Dressed in a green parka, white fishing pants and camel sneakers, she radiated a calm that contrasted with the political frenzy that was being experienced in the rest of the country. Beside him, only the small poodle Mambo, pet of the royal family, gave an endearing touch to the image.

On her walk, the queen entered a sports store and bought fishing equipment. A simple gesture that did not go unnoticed. Was she planning a day with Guillermo and his daughters by the river? Or was it a gift for his brother Martín, a great fan of this hobby? What became clear is that, even in her loneliness, Máxima was deeply connected to her loved ones.

Máxima’s return coincides with a peculiar moment in Argentine history. Javier Milei, the eccentric economist who came to power promising drastic change, has turned the country into the epicenter of global debates on populism and neoliberalism. Her incendiary speech and provocative attitude contrast with the serenity of the queen, who seems to move between national tensions as if they were mere distant echoes. However, it is not difficult to imagine that, on her walks through El Calafate, Máxima reflected on the fate of her native country. After all, although his life now takes place under the European spotlight, his roots are deeply intertwined with this unpredictable land.

The royal family in their Patagonian refuge

Guillermo Alejandro and his daughters soon joined Máxima in her Patagonian retreat. Far from the formality of Dutch palaces, the royal family allowed themselves the luxury of being simply that: a family. In the photographs taken by the curious, they were seen relaxing, walking along the trails of the national park, admiring the imposing view of the glacier. Despite its low-key nature, the royal family’s visit did not go unnoticed. In a country where public figures are often surrounded by scandals and controversies, Máxima’s presence offered a refreshing contrast. Its connection with Argentina is not only symbolic; It is visceral, almost tangible. It is easy to imagine Máxima remembering the summers of her childhood, perhaps in a family home where tango and mate were part of the daily landscape. Now, as queen of a faraway country, those memories must carry special weight. His life is marked by the balance between two worlds: the European one, where he plays his role as an institutional figure, and the Argentine one, which continues to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration and energy. On her return, Máxima seems to have found a middle ground. Walking through the streets of El Calafate, buying fishing equipment, enjoying the company of her dog and her family are small gestures that bring her closer to both the Argentine people and herself.

A summer to remember

While the royal family enjoys sunny days in the south, Argentina continues its frenetic course. Milei’s decisions fill the headlines, discussions about the country’s economic future rage over the after-dinner meals, and daily life continues. However, in that corner of Patagonia, Máxima seems oblivious to everything. Or maybe not. Perhaps every step she takes, every conversation she hears, reminds her that, although she may now be a figure of European royalty, she will always be, at her core, a daughter of this land. By January 15, Máxima and her family will return to the Netherlands. Their official agendas will resume and protocol commitments will resume their course. However, this trip is likely to leave a special mark on the queen. Argentina is not just a vacation destination for her; It is a place where you can simply be Máxima.