Queen Maxima opens a conference in Germany

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Maxima, 45, opened the G20 conference at Biebrich Palace, Wiesbaden
Dutch Queen opted for a sharply-tailored, blue and brown striped dress
The royal joined German ministers as she spoke about financial inclusion
Wednesday marks the mother-of-three's third engagement in three days

Published: 11:36 EST, 25 January 2017 | Updated: 15:34 EST, 25 January 2017

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Quuen Maxima of the Netherlands opted for a businesslike ensemble as she opened a conference in Wiesbaden, Germany, today.

The Dutch royal, who normally favours bright colours and graphic prints, looked sharp in a collarless black jacket over a fitted dress at the G20 finance conference at the Biebrich Palace.

Maxima, 45, who is married to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, looked to be in her element as she took to the stage to deliver an impassioned speech about financial inclusion to an audience of more than 180 people.

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Queen Maxima wore a collarless black jacket over a navy and taupe striped dress at the G20 conference at Biebrich Palace on Wednesday as she delivered the opening speech

The Dutch royal pted for businesslike attire as she opened the conference in Wiesbaden, Germany, but added a feminine touch with diamond hoop earrings and jewellery

She added a touch of glamour to her otherwise simple ensemble with a pair of diamond hoop earrings and oversized beaded bracelet.

Digitising finance, financial inclusion and financial literacy was the theme of the conference organised by the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Federal Ministry of Finance.

Mother-of-three Maxima, who is Special Advocate for the United Nations, spoke about how technology can be used to make banking and financial services more accessible to the disadvantaged.

Maxima, 45, who is married to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, appeared to be in her element as she took to the stage to give a talk about financial inclusion

Maxima, who is Special Advocate for the United Nations, spoke about how technology can be used to make banking and financial services more accessible to the disadvantaged

She joined over 180 G20 delegates, academics, government experts and representatives of the private sector meet to discuss opportunities and risks of the digitalisation of the financial sector.

Following her speech, Maxima was seen giggling as she attempted to get to grips with an iPad alongside German Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann.

Argentinian-born Maxima is halfway through a busy week of royal duties, with today marking her third engagement in three days.

Stylish royal: Maxima added a touch of glamour to her otherwise simple ensemble, with a pair of diamond hoop earrings and oversized beaded bracelet

How does this work again? Maxima was seen giggling as she attempted to get to grips with an iPad alongside German Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann, right

The royal appeared to have run into some technical difficulties as she attempted to get the iPad's translator function to work during the conference

Back to back: Argentinian-born Maxima is halfway through a busy week of royal duties, with today marking her third engagement in three days

On Tuesday she opened the National Education Exhibition in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and the previous evening she attended a glitzy gathering in The Hague.

She opted for a characteristically glamourous look for Monday's event, donning a ruched dress in navy blue, upping the elegance factor in a matching navy coat with a furry trim around the shoulders.

Maxima wore it fashionably draped around her shoulders, and teamed the ensemble with a pair of blue heels and a clutch in a matching shade.

The conference, organised by the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Federal Ministry of Finance, focused on digitising finance, financial inclusion and financial literacy

The royal was sat next to Dutch Klaas Knot, President of the Nederlands Bank, left, and Jens Weidmann, President of the German Bundesbank, right, during the conference

Maxima joined over 180 G20 delegates, academics, experts and representatives of the private sector meet to discuss opportunities and risks of the digitalisation of the financial sector

The royal speaks to guests including German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble (seated) following her opening speech at the conference at Biebrich Palace on Wednesday

Inside the royal gave a speech to the audience at the NL Groeit event, which provides events, talks and training to connect people with mentors that can help them succeed in business.

Maxima, who is mother to Princesses Catharina-Amalia, 13, Alexia, 11 and Ariane, nine was born in Argentina and married into the Dutch royal family in 2002, after meeting her husband-to-be in Seville in 1999.

Despite apparently having no idea that Willem-Alexander was heir to the throne when the pair first met, she eventually became Queen consort when her husband was crowned in April 2013.