Princess Maxima in Seattle

[Charlotte]

I think you're right pix, it doesn't look half bad...maybe they can't afford shampoo at the royal palace, but Bill and Melinda Gates with all of their money can.

But again, at least Max has a field that she's very knowledgable about and can speak about in an international setting, unlike some of the other CPs.

I never understood why GD Maria Theresa and Princess Mathilde were heading micro-finance in Belgium and Luxembourg. Neither of them has a banking/finance background.

Yeah that confused me too.  But MT has been a royal for much longer than Mathilde and Maxima and she's worked in development for a long time now so I imagine that she's very well schooled on these topics.  Plus she graduated with a degree in political science.  She and the Lux royals are very close to Professor Yunus as well.

As for Mathilde.  I don't know.  But she seems devoted to her patronages.  It's kind of dull though that many of the princesses are focused on the same thing.  Of course Mary is not there to fill in the void.  Imagine, if she was appropriate for her role, she could take the bully idea global.  She's just not capable.     What a waste. 

[TLLK]

I think you're right pix, it doesn't look half bad...maybe they can't afford shampoo at the royal palace, but Bill and Melinda Gates with all of their money can.

But again, at least Max has a field that she's very knowledgable about and can speak about in an international setting, unlike some of the other CPs.

I never understood why GD Maria Theresa and Princess Mathilde were heading micro-finance in Belgium and Luxembourg. Neither of them has a banking/finance background.

Yeah that confused me too.  But MT has been a royal for much longer than Mathilde and Maxima and she's worked in development for a long time now so I imagine that she's very well schooled on these topics.  Plus she graduated with a degree in political science.  She and the Lux royals are very close to Professor Yunus as well.

As for Mathilde.  I don't know.  But she seems devoted to her patronages.  It's kind of dull though that many of the princesses are focused on the same thing.  Of course Mary is not there to fill in the void.  Imagine, if she was appropriate for her role, she could take the bully idea global.  She's just not capable.     What a waste. 

Thank you for the info on MT. You make some excellent points on her capabilities.

[Charlotte]

Thanks TLLK.  I just started a thread in the Benelux subforum where I'd like to provide examples of my points given.  Later I'll provide more examples, and of course everyone here can as well.  I think MT is, understandably, underrated.  But she's done many awesome things over the years.

I really like Maxima and the work that she's doing.  It's refreshing to see her use her career and education. 

[TLLK]

Thanks TLLK.  I just started a thread in the Benelux subforum where I'd like to provide examples of my points given.  Later I'll provide more examples, and of course everyone here can as well.  I think MT is, understandably, underrated.  But she's done many awesome things over the years.

I really like Maxima and the work that she's doing.  It's refreshing to see her use her career and education. 

I'm going to read it right now. 

[dKaren]

I think you're right pix, it doesn't look half bad...maybe they can't afford shampoo at the royal palace, but Bill and Melinda Gates with all of their money can.

But again, at least Max has a field that she's very knowledgable about and can speak about in an international setting, unlike some of the other CPs.

I never understood why GD Maria Theresa and Princess Mathilde were heading micro-finance in Belgium and Luxembourg. Neither of them has a banking/finance background.

They don't need banking/finance background to be the royal representatives of their country, some basic micro-finance knowledge through self study is probably sufficient. Sofia involved in Microcredit long before Maxima and Mathilde, she had no banking/finance background. However to be at Maxima's position (a UN adviser), banking/finance background would certainly help a great deal.

[fairy]

I am with Winx and Cara:
Girls do you really think that a banking degree that by now is about twenty years old and stored away for 10 years is still smoking hot?
Do you really think a woman, that not only has a "full-time" (cough cough) royal job to represent a country, goes to parties calling it work, vacations more than Fred (which is probably almost impossible) and has children (three of them to boot) has enough time on her hand to build up the expertise that is needed to bark with the top dogs?
The financial dogs that read the tickers while on the loo? That have no other "job" than working with their group on micro?
Maxima will probably read the minutes, the infos and she brings the lime-light, but stop hailing her as the best thing since frozen joghurt...
Every "normal woman" after those ten years out of the business, would have the hardest of times to get back into it. She will simply not get hired...they would argue that reading the financial times simply isn't enough to stay in the loop.....

[Miss Waynfleet]

http://www.zeit.de/2010/47/Mikrokredite-Indien

http://www.zeit.de/2010/4...n-Nobelpreistraeger-Yunus


Many women commit suicide or prostitute themselves, because they can´t pay the yields. The idea of microcredits was good, but the situation is that many of these institutions give money without to ask what the customer want to do with the money.
This is a sad turne. Yunus defends the idea of course. Who can blame him, that so many banks want to make profit without conscience?

[PeDe]

U.N. Secretary Genaral Ass Kisser for Intrusive Development of The Bogan  

that's right, winxie,  a formidable title  and a blingie for you 

[dKaren]

I think Maxima likes to travel around the globe instead of staying at home in Netherland. During the first year of their marriage, she had few acts, was supposed to further study Dutch language and culture, but she spent few days in Netherland. Good for her that WA doesn't mind. WA is not very active, perhaps he is the househusband   .

[getafix]

you know...until there is a day when HRH Max HeadRoom gives - gives - her own $$$ to finance these so-called micro-finace stuff...I will NOT take her seriously anymore than I take any Royalty speaking to me about the joys of daily work they enjoy

so, add my name to that list Fairy that Winx and Cara are on

G

[divinemiss]

It appears I'm a professional fence-sitter cause I actually agree with both sides of the argument.

On the one hand I think its good to see a Princess involved in a topic which links their past and present lives and actually affords them the chance to be more than their fashion choices but on the other hand I agree that there is no way Max is as knowledgeable on this subject as someone working it daily and definitely couldn't walk back into a high ranking job in this field.

Then again, at least she has got a cause that she seems to put a bit of an effort into.....

Kate didn't even bother volunteering anywhere during her "workless years" so how the hell anyone is supposed to take her seriously when she starts working for charities is beyond me.

Mary doesn't seem to give a rats arse about anyone or anything (including her own kids appallingly)

Leti doesn't appear to be allowed to forge any kind of alliance with a specialist subject (disgraceful really when you think she'd probably put the most work into it)

[Michelle]

i'm probably the only one that's not impressed by max attending such events. 

I have to say that I am not impressed either.  It's as if they (the DRF) are trying too hard by showing off Maxima's finance background.  Yeah, yeah, we all know.  Enough already.

  for you, gurl

[TLLK]

It appears I'm a professional fence-sitter cause I actually agree with both sides of the argument.

On the one hand I think its good to see a Princess involved in a topic which links their past and present lives and actually affords them the chance to be more than their fashion choices but on the other hand I agree that there is no way Max is as knowledgeable on this subject as someone working it daily and definitely couldn't walk back into a high ranking job in this field.

Then again, at least she has got a cause that she seems to put a bit of an effort into.....

Kate didn't even bother volunteering anywhere during her "workless years" so how the hell anyone is supposed to take her seriously when she starts working for charities is beyond me.

Mary doesn't seem to give a rats arse about anyone or anything (including her own kids appallingly)

Leti doesn't appear to be allowed to forge any kind of alliance with a specialist subject (disgraceful really when you think she'd probably put the most work into it)

I'm leaning more to "it's a good thing." IMO it is a good thing to have a CP and their spouse involved in other activities while waiting to ascend to their throne besides the usual ribbon cutting, foundation/charity visits, foreign travel etc....... CPs are going to be limited as to what they can do while waiting. It can't be too dangerous (military career) or too controversial. Also, except for newlywed Victoria and Daniel and unmarried Guillame all other CPs have fulfilled one of their tasks  by providing the next heir and a spare or two. As the current monarchs appear to be in good health the CPs are going to be waiting quite awhile.  With the exception of the very young Middle Eastern CPs it appears that each has been given the given the education and training their respective nations deem necessary to prepare for their future role. Having the CP involved in an  another activity that their government believes is worthwhile and  especially non-controversial ie: Water management is better than having them be more "idle" while they wait for mom/dad to abdicate or die.

(Sorry if I appear to be rambling. I'm currently taking some medication that makes me somewhat "fuzzy minded.")