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I can do this.

I can do this.

-Are you okay? -Yes.

Okay, not bad.

How do you say skating in Dutch?

Schaatsen.

-Schaatsen. -Schaatsen.

-Like darling. -Like darling.

Be careful.

When is the second part coming?

What do you mean?

The hot chocolate.

Wait right here. Don't move, okay?

I'm asking this for the first time in my life,

and I hope it will be the last.

Maxima Zorreguieta,

will you marry me?

Listen, we don't know what will happen.

But I don't care.

I don't care about the consent law.

All that matters to me is you.

I want you.

Would you give up the crown for me?

Yes, I would.

And then what?

We're going to run a farm together on the Pampas?

-Well... -Alex.

-Does it matter? -Yes, of course it matters.

It's something that you've been preparing for your whole life,

I cannot take that away from you.

Hang on.

Get up.

We will find a way.

I mean, we will, I promise.

And I just need you and the rest of the world to know

that you're the love of my life.

I want you to be my wife. I want you to be...

Yes.

Yes?

Yes, of course I do.

I love you.

So much.

Here.

Wait. I do have one condition, though.

And that is that you stay the same.

Don't change.

Ever.

And, always,

always keep on dancing.

Promise?

Designed it myself.

It's beautiful.

-Alex? -Yes?

I'm freezing my ass off.

Do you remember when I told you about the Lockheed affair, my grandfather?

Well...

When the state threatened to prosecute my grandfather,

my mother said she would refuse the crown.

And?

The government wanted to prevent any escalation.

Just saying, the soup is never eaten as hot as it is served.

The soup, what?

It's a saying.

The soup is never eaten as hot as it's served.

Okay?

Offense is the best defense.

Cruyff?

Sun Tzu.

Just checking if youre still sharp.

Your Royal Highness.

Ms Zorreguieta.

Thank you for coming.

Let me introduce Professor Baud

and Mr van der Stoel.

Please.

Thank you.

Yes.

This report aims to provide insight in the nature

and historical context

of the military administration in Argentina

between 1976 and 1983,

and, of course, the public functions which your father,

Mr Jorge Zorreguieta, fulfilled during this period.

The report concludes with 7 findings

which leads to...

Your decision to forbid my father from attending our wedding.

Do you have children of your own?

Yes, I do, I have 4 daughters and a son.

What you ask of me, is...

My father taught me everything.

I am who I am because of him.

Him not being at our wedding is inconceivable.

Beyond inconceivable.

And I also stick my hand in the fire for this man.

Thats worth something, isnt it?

Its quite impossible for Mr Zorreguieta to be unaware

of the military repression of that period.

Sorry...

you make it sound like this report is scientific research,

but to me, its more like an opinion formulated by Mr Baud.

Where are the facts in this story?

Is there any proof?

With all due respect, Your Royal Highness,

this report,

it's not an opinion.

These are facts that result from extensive,

careful, and independent research

based on scientific literature and other written sources.

In the Dutch context of moral judgment,

we would call these actions of your father...

wrong.

Wrong?

Since the investigation was conducted in secret

due to the intervention of the Prime Minister...

It was not possible...

(We haven't seen her for 3 weeks and...)

We've tried calling everyone,

but no one knows anything about her.

I am very sorry,

but, as I just said, I don't think I can do anything.

You must do something. I'm begging you.

You must know something.

Mr Kok, I'll be frank with you,

at this moment I care very little about the consent law.

In fact, I don't care about it at all.

And I also hope...

I hope you all know we will not let our future be decided

by whether or not we will get permission from the cabinet.

Well, it's not...

Its the House of Representatives that decides.

Yes.

Your Highness, given the current sentiment in Parliament,

it's highly unlikely

that a consent law will have any chance of succeeding.

Okay, lets say they hold their ground,

what would be the alternative?

For your father not to come to the church ceremony

but maybe he can come to the civil wedding.

Or come to the civil wedding and the dinner.

No alternatives.

My father is coming.

(Max, you told him yes, right?)

Yes, of course.

(Wow! Very good. I'm so happy for you.)

(Really, I'm so excited.)

(Buddy?)

(Max, what's wrong?)

(You don't sound very happy.)

They've conducted an investigation.

(About what?)

(About you?)

No.

(Did they question all of your exes? Tiziano, for sure.)

(About my dad's role in the military regime.)

(What?)

(Are you still there?)

They don't want my dad to be at the wedding.

(What do you mean they don't want him there?)

(Are you kidding me?)

(He would rather die than not going.)

Yes, I know that.

(No, it can't be.)

(They should thank God on their knees)

(to have you as a future queen.)

(What are you talking about?)

(What do they know about your dad?)

(Your dad is a good man.)

(He taught us to be strong, independent.)

(So what now?)

I have no idea.

From professor...

Excuse me. We will wait for a moment.

No. No, we're done.

We'll speak again soon.

Thank you for your visit.

But...

Majesty.

Your Highness.

-Mr Kok. -Ms Zorreguieta.

Highly unusual, and inappropriate, Alex, to just come in.

Yes, I'm sorry.

Well, we have something important to tell you.

Ive asked Maxima to marry me.

And she said yes.

Welcome to the family, dear.

Thank you.

Congratulations, darling.

Take a seat.

Yes.

There are still some hurdles to take.

Of course, yes.

Some obstacles.

You want to smoke?

No. No, thank you.

I have to inform you that Minister van der Stoel and Professor Baud

will be seeing your father next week.

I understand that this is a lot to take in

and how complicated this must be for you.

However, I hope...

that you understand the strong sentiment in our country

regarding this matter.

Willem-Alexander loves you dearly.

Hes willing to set everything aside, for you.

I hope you realize that.

Mom.

I do.

What a beautiful ring, show me.

Wow, look at that, its beautiful, Alex, really.

You have a good taste.

Not only for jewelry.

May I ask you a question?

Of course.

What do you think about my father?

It is of no importance what I think.

(The Dutch have gone completely crazy.)

(It's a circus. Ridiculous.)

(I know, Dad.)

(How can I ask for forgiveness for something I didn't do?)

(Moreover, it would be hypocritical.)

(They wanted to negotiate with us at that time.)

-(I...) -I think that...

(I told them our family was very close.)

(The Argentinians...)

-He's furious. -(For us, family goes first.)

Do you want me to...?

(That it's unthinkable that a parent can't attend his daughter's wedding.)

-(Maxi...) -(Up until today it happens...)

(There is only one person who can walk you down the aisle.)

-(That person is me.) -(What does that mean for you?)

(How shall I put it? She was in...)

(The arrogance of these people...)

Dad, Alex has just arrived.

But don't worry. We will find a solution.

-(Yes, I know.) -Okay?

I'll talk to you later.

(But Mr Zorreguieta himself...)

Turn it up.

(...what does that mean to you?)

(The man is a criminal. One of the Junta members.)

(None of those members should visit such a house, the House of Orange.)

(I want to clarify something. You are Argentinian.)

(Your dad was imprisoned in 1977 by the Videla regime,)

(and he became one of the tens of thousands of missing persons.)

(Do you have any suspicion what happened to him?)

(Yes, he was tortured and tortured until he died.)

(Good evening, for now, the GPs are going...)

What are you doing? Switch it back.

Why?

-Because I need to know, Alex. -(...recently promised)

(that she would provide more money...)

(...but merely as Minister of Agriculture.)

(No, not 'merely'.)

(He signed a document, like every Junta member,)

(he took the oath, he knew very well)

-(what was happening.) -Enough.

Darling, it doesn't help.

(A queen should know the history of her people, the one of Orange,)

(and the Argentinian one. She should know her history.)

(That's a clear point.)

(Maxima didn't do anything, did she?)

(She didn't do anything wrong. Nothing at all.)

(She has nothing to do with the regime, she's only a daughter of...)

Oh, Im sorry I...

Hey.

You couldnt sleep either?

Do you want a cup of hot milk?

Works wonders.

Or do you prefer a glass of wine?

-Yes. -Yes.

Please.

Nobody knew who he was,

a British newspaper found out.

And then...

the whole circus began.

What circus?

Well,

the Dutch people claimed that Claus to be too old

to be able to grow into the Dutch way of thinking and living,

but more importantly,

you must know those days,

the sentiment was really anti-German.

So...

Were you afraid they wouldnt give you permission?

No,

Claus didnt do anything wrong.

I want to be very honest with you, Maxima.

I always felt

a deep obligation to serve my country and my people,

but Claus was, and is,

the love of my life,

and no crown or duty would have endangered that.

Alexander and I have a lot in common.

When it comes to essential and important decisions,

we think alike.

The Dutch parliament isnt going to budge.

There will be no permission...

unless your father backs down.

I think the both of you need to consider carefully

and make a decision.

(It's freezing here in New York,)

(especially without you.)

(The press won't leave me alone.)

(Everything is going to be fine, Max.)

(Otherwise, we'll just get married in Las Vegas.)

(I'll wear my Elvis outfit.)

(You can dress up as Marilyn Monroe.)

(I miss you.)

I miss you too.

If only we could find a way to involve him,

but without...

Without?

Without compromising the integrity and dignity of the monarchy.

Yes, I know, I'm sorry, I'm...

And His Royal Highness?

What does he say?

His Royal Highness is on a collision course.

Ah. He's in love.

Hes a fool.

Yes, hes in love.

Have you had the chance to talk to your father about all this?

May I ask what it is that makes you so upset?

Ive been extremely naive.

I think youve done what most children do.

Be loyal, no matter what.

No matter what.

Ms Zorreguieta.

Maxima.

Okay, Maxima.

You know that the mothers of the Plaza De Mayo

have stated they dont hold you accountable in any way

for the possible actions of your father.

Right?

So if that's their stance,

why are you being so hard on yourself?

He must have known.

I mean,

how could he not have?

And I chose to be blind.

You love Alex,

and you want to marry him,

but you don't want him to give up the crown.

I think you and the queen are both right.

Love often comes with sacrifices.

(I... I think I might have done something...)

Something what?

Clumsy, maybe.

Tell me.

(The prince says, in response to the commotion about Maxima's dad,)

(that the press should consult more sources.)

(He refers to a letter of February 27)

(in the Argentine newspaper La Nacion.)

(That letter would show)

(that the recently-published biography on dictator Videla)

(is flawed.)

(This book claims that Jorge Zorreguieta)

(was involved in the coup in Argentina.)

(I just referred the press)

(to a letter in an Argentine newspaper)

(that contradicts that, there was no talk at all)

(about what is mentioned in that book,)

-(which is now subject of commotion.) -Unbelievable.

(What does this mean to you?)

Ill call you back.

(What does it do to you? You are powerless, you can't say much.)

-(And I won't say anything further.) -(Okay.)

(Who wrote the letter?)

(I don't know.)

(Are you happy the letter was published in the newspaper?)

(I have nothing else to do with it, I'm just pointing out a source and)

-(I hope it will be used...) -Mother of God.

Yes.

Pointing out an open source to the press, unbelievable.

(A personal question, what is it doing to you?)

(I'm here in New York for a work visit)

-(and we also...) -(This visit is overshadowed by it?)

(I've hardly seen any shade.)

(There was no sun in this snowstorm.)

(The letter crown prince Willem-Alexander is referring to)

(was written by the highly controversial dictator Jorge Videla.)

(But the prince didn't mention that.)

What are they saying?

They say that the letter in La Nacion

appeared to have been written by Videla himself,

but the prince didnt mention that.

He didnt know.

He should have known.

Im going to talk to my father.

(Yes, Mr Kok, good evening.)

Please!

Why did you mention that letter to him?

Do you know how much trouble it gave him?

The Dutch won't give up, huh?

This is not about them, Dad.

This is about me.

I am very grateful for everything you have given us.

For everything you taught me.

But?

I never questioned you.

I never asked you any questions. I always followed your rules.

And what I'm going to do now is exactly what I learned from you.

Aim for the top.

Choosing what is best for me.

To choose what's best

for you, in this case,

is to make sure that your dad

walks you down the aisle.

No, let me finish.

You're not coming, Dad.

I don't want you to come.

Mr Zorreguieta,

thank you for writing this statement.

We will go over it together

and well do our utmost best

to keep it as close to your original document as possible.

Maxima, would you be so kind to read it to us?

'I consider that it is necessary to make a statement'

'clarifying to the Dutch public opinion'

'about my participation in the military government'

'from April 1976 to March 1981.'

'Until now I kept silent, given that I understood'

'that it was about the private life of my daughter Maxima,'

'and because the Dutch government asked me so.'

'The continuous attacks and accusations...'

Sorry, that will have to be adjusted.

Why? What's wrong?

I don't understand.

We can't just name the Dutch government like that.

It's the truth.

What if we...

say that it was us who asked him?

Yes.

That's not ideal, but...

it's an option, yes.

Mr Zorreguieta?

Then it would be...

'Until now I kept silent given that I understood'

'that it was about the private life of my daughter Maxima,'

'and because...'

'she and the prince asked me so.'

Right.

'However, if my presence in such a ceremony'

'would provoke political problems'

'that would affect the future of my daughter and her future husband,'

'I would be prepared to be absent in such an act.'

No, would be prepared is too hypothetical.

We have to adjust that.

Summarizing,

'I am at ease with my conscience.'

'I acted in good faith risking my life'

'and that of my family,'

'in order to carry out a specific task in the agricultural area.'

'Which had no relation'

'to the repression that was taking place then.'

10.

'Like any other father,'

'it would be of utmost importance for me to accompany my daughter Maxima,'

'in her eventual marriage.'

'However...'

'However, if my presence in such a ceremony would provoke problems'

'that would affect the future of my daughter and her future husband,'

'I am prepared to be absent'

'at the marriage.'

Let's be clear.

They didn't persuade me nor force me not to go.

This is my own decision.

And never will I be publicly defamed.

'...but I don't want to ignore the sensitivities regarding my dad.'

'This is very difficult for me, but I will be'

'open and honest.'

Sorry.

It's all right.

Just breathe calmly,

and remember, theres no need to fight the tears.

Its a beautiful piece.

Its very nuanced,

youre not attacking your father in any way,

just sharing your thoughts in a very respectful, and...

thoughtful manner.

Apart from my father, what else can we expect?

Without a doubt, youll get a question about the time

His Royal Highness mentioned the open letter to the press.

There's no way we can avoid that?

No.

But you could also say that was a bit...

stupid?

Me?

Yes.

(Max! How are you? Tell me.)

You would laugh so much if you could see me.

(Why?)

Why? They put me in a long dress, completely desexualized.

They've made me a bun and they've darkened my hair.

I look like Evita Peron.

(I love this!)

(Come on, girl. Come on, this is your chance.)

(You will do great and everyone is going to love you.)

(You'll see.)

(Come on.)

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

-It's time. -(Sure. I love you, bye.)

Ready?

Yes.

Ms Zorreguieta...

may the force be with you.

We're on in 5, 4, 3...

-Are you ready? -Yes.

My husband and I

are very pleased

to announce the engagement of our son, Willem-Alexander,

to Maxima Zorreguieta.

As parents, we are especially happy with their decision

to share the rest of their lives with each other.

As paterfamilias

who sometimes wonders

whether paterfamilias

is still a function,

I would still like to include Maxima

in the circle of the family...

and wish

that by Alexander's side she may find the happiness

of her life.

Yes, and I'm also very happy

that finally, I don't have to hide

my love for Maxima anymore.

In addition to my parents, I'd like to thank the rest of the family.

I'd like to start

by giving the floor to His Royal Highness,

the Prince of Orange.

I hereby proudly introduce to you all my dear fiancee Maxima.

You will understand that for us this is also a fairly emotional

and also beautiful moment.

So to be sure that we'll say everything,

we have decided to write it down.

And to read a short statement.

These are our own feelings, and they are on the table in front of me.

After almost 2 years, we have now decided

to officially get engaged.

But you have known me for almost 34 years.

And I can imagine that you are eager

to get to know my dear Maxima better.

Therefore, I now proudly let her speak.

Thank you, dear Alexander.

Of course, I am very nervous,

so I ask for understanding for my very possible mistakes.

Very possible mistakes.

But I will try to do my best.

I am so happy to finally be able to appear in public with you.

The last few years have been very exciting.

I could never have expected

to speak in Dutch here one day.

A lot has happened since New York, Brussels and now the Netherlands.

I'm very happy to come and live here

and to get to know the Netherlands better.

Now I will start my true integration.

In all peace, and openness.

And of course, always with the support of Alexander.

But I...

I don't want to ignore the sensitivities regarding my dad.

This is very difficult for me, but I will be open and honest.

What happened during that period in Argentina is awful.

I have long rejected the Videla reg... dictatorship.

The disappearances, the torture, the murders,

and all terrible facts of that time.

About my dad's participation in that government

I would like to honestly say

that I regret he did his best for agriculture

in a regime that was wrong.

He had the best intentions and I believe in him.

We all know how wrong that regime was.

As an Argentinian, I regret that very much.

I was born in a close family

and my dad is, and always...

will always be

the honest and devoted dad

that was always there for me.

I love him very much.

For the decision of Maxima's father

not to attend our wedding

I have the greatest respect.

This sacrifice was made

for the sake of his daughter's future in the Netherlands,

at the expense of his great love for

and his strong bond with her.

You cited a letter from Videla in an interview in New York.

Prime Minister Kok said you shouldn't have done that.

How do you look back on that incident now?

Yes, I shouldn't have done that, you're right.

No, that was... Yeah, that was stupid.

He was a bit stupid.

Okay, you're already more popular than I am.