Queen of the Netherlands pulls bizarre set of facial expressions at exhibition opening

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Queen Maxima was pictured pulling some rather strange faces today
She attended the opening of the Anna Pavlovna exhibit in Apeldoorn
Opted for a velvet grey hat with a coordinating silk blouse for her visit

Published: 09:17 EST, 5 October 2016 | Updated: 11:48 EST, 5 October 2016

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She's known for her charismatic demeanor and enthusiastic smile but today Queen Maxima outdid herself when it came to her famous facial expressions.

The queen of the Netherlands could be seen pulling a bizarre range of faces at an exhibition opening in Apeldoorn.

The Argentinian born royal was pictured winking and grimacing as she spoke to wellwishers out side the Anna Pavlovna exhibit.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was pictured pulling some rather unusual facial expressions during her engagement in Apeldoorn this morning

It is unclear what caused the royal to wince though it appears that she may have got something in her eye.

As well as her characteristic smile Maxima showcased her usual flair for fashionable headwear this morning.

Ditching her usual wide brim hat the mother-of-three opted for a smaller velvet piece of millinery for her engagement today.

The 45-year-old royal appeared to be wincing for an unknown reason as she arrived at the opening of the Anna Pavlovna exhibit in the Dutch town

Ditching her usual wide brim hat the mother-of-three opted for a smaller velvet piece of millinery for her engagement today

Maxima demonstrated her flair for coordination pairing her grey hat with a matching blouse

Maxima, 45, demonstrated her flair for coordination pairing her grey hat with a matching silk blouse and a complementing navy skirt.

The Dutch royal flashed a bit of bling pairing a large amethyst ring on her right hand.

The queen was delighted when a charming young girl approached her with a colourful bouquet at today's event.

The queen was charmed by a young fan who presented her with a colourful bouquet

After receiving the delightful poesy the royal could be seen carrying it around with her

The mayor of Apeldoor, John Berends (pictured) accompanied the queen into the exhibiton

The smartly dressed child was overjoyed as she shook hands with the equally thrilled queen.

During the ceremonial opening of the exhibition Maxima had the honour of pressing a large red button - marking the launch of the exhibit.

She later donned a pair of black gloves as she toured the impressive range of paintings, presumably to prevent any damage to the delicate artworks.

The exhibition is sure to prove of particular interest to Maxima as it features paintings of former queen of the Netherlands Anna Pavlovna of Russia who ruled during the 19th century.

Maxima has the honour of pushing a large red button to mark the opening of the exhibiton

Maxima later posed with the oil paintins of Anna Pavlovna, a former queen of the Netherlands

Today marks Maxima's second engagement of the week as she stepped out in Rotterdam yesterday.

The royal, 45, who's rarely seen without a statement hat, donned a broad-brimmed black headpiece as she attended the opening of the Fifth European Nursing Congress.

Maxima appeared her usual vivacious self as she laughed and beamed as she arrived at the conference that addresses scientific research and innovations in elderly care.

Her presence shines a light on the hot-button issues for older people including prevention of illness, homecare, hospital care, long-term care mental health, rehabilitation and transitional care.