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I was blindsided as well, Máx.

Wait... Máx!

This is not what I want either, I was furious.

Bravo, Alex.

Máx, wait. Please.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

I wanted to wait for the right time, I didn't want to turn it into a big thing.

So my father cannot be at our wedding and you call this not a big thing?

That's not what I'm saying.

I didn't want you to worry unnecessarily.

No Alex, you are so arrogant, you think you can bend things to your will.

Máx, please.

Go to hell.

Leave me alone.

It's all just politics.

To hell with politics.

You kept me in the dark on this.

Please, Máx.

Máx, please, come on.

Your first time at the Feria de Abril?

Yes.

I came to visit some friends.

Well, you came at the right time.

La Feria de Abril is the party of the parties.

It brings joy to the most sorrowful hearts.

Really.

Cynthia.

Zorreguieta.

Welcome to Seville.

- Did I arrive too early? - No.

You came, what a lovely surprise.

Of course.

My chance to dance flamenco with you, I wouldn't miss that for the world.

- I'm not responsible for the consequences. - Thank you for the invitation.

Welcome to our house.

Thank you so much.

If there's anything I can do to return the favor, seriously.

- Sorry. I must... - Yes, of course.

Maybe you could take the photos during the party?

Our photographer just told me he can't come.

- Yes, of course. My pleasure. - Thank you so much.

The Dutchman is arriving, he is arriving.

Can I take a picture?

Excuse me, can you please stop that? Thank you.

- Sorry, I was just... - People come here in private, okay?

Thank you.

Sorry about that.

Uptight!

They have two branches, but I recommend the one in José Ignacio,

the one in La Manza can be very busy, they won't have a table.

- Right. - But go.

Go and order the fried squid, remember me. Those are delicious.

- Sometimes it's full. - Come with me.

- Hang on. - Excuse me.

- One second. - But if you call in advance...

Excuse me.

Say Máxima sent you, that'll get you a table.

- What's wrong? - ...from city to city takes a whole day,

but it only happens when it's taking off to...

Sorry. Willem, she's the friend I was talking about, Máxima Zorreguieta.

Máxima, this is Willem Alexander, prince of the Netherlands.

Miss paparazzi.

Mister Uptight!

Holland, yes.

Máxima is my close friend from Argentina,

we went to the same school and now we both live in New York.

Máxima works for the Deutsche Bank.

Right, Wall Street Banker.

Vice President of Institutional Sales.

Oh, wow.

She's an absolute genius when it comes to numbers.

So, if you will excuse me, I have to go.

Look at the dance floor.

Someone has to bring some vibes, right?

- I'm sorry for earlier. - No.

I should apologize. I didn't know, I wasn't briefed.

Do I look like paparazzi?

Far from.

Excuse me?

I was saying you look too smart to work for the press.

That's not what you just said.

Well, see, you're too smart.

So, how did an Argentinian lady end up on Wall Street?

That's a long story.

Yeah?

Well, I have time.

Before I moved to New York, I used to work at Boston Securities in Buenos Aires.

Yes.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Anyway, after Boston, I moved to New York to work for HSBC...

- And now... - You're here.

I am.

Do you miss it?

Argentina?

You get used to it.

And I still see my family during the holidays.

We have these big family barbecues.

- We go skiing. - Wow, oh you ski?

You're talking to the best skier of Northlands, 1987.

Really? That's funny, you're talking to the Black Slope King.

- Oh. - You didn't know?

- Don't go there. - It's fine.

- You're playing with fire. - Be careful.

- I should warn you... - Sorry to interrupt.

I see you two have met, that's great, but the Duchess has been whining all day,

desperately asking for a word with you.

Right, let's go.

So? When is the wedding?

Did you see how he did it?

How he danced? He danced like this, look.

I swear, I'm being serious.

He wasn't that bad.

Who knows, maybe he has other talents.

He danced like a wood puppet.

I can't be with someone who can't dance.

Hi.

Buenos días.

Buenos días.

Am I too early?

No, we're almost ready.

Okay, well we're all going to the Plaza de Toros today,

it'd be nice if you could join us.

Yes, of course. We'll be there in a minute.

Si . Yes.

Bye. Yeah.

So, the building dates back to 1797,

it is one of the most important arenas in Spain where bull fights are organized.

- In 1809 the bullring suffered from a... - Hey, get back here! Anna!

It's okay, Herman. Let her come.

Hello.

- Can I have your autograph? - An autograph? Sure you can.

- You have such a nice flower in your hair. - Thank you.

Shall I draw you a flower?

- There you go. - Thank you.

Bye.

Come with me please.

- It's my fan club. - A bit young.

It accommodates up to 9,000 people.

There are 12 public entrances which lead to 3 circular galleries,

of course, the royalty and their guests...

Have their own private entrance that leads directly to this royal box.

As you can see, they can enjoy the fights with this amazing view.

Follow me, please.

Amazing view.

Are there any female bullfighters?

No.

No? Why not?

Well, in general, men cope with fear better than women.

Well, not in my family.

Shall we?

Beautiful animals.

Right?

Bulls are herbivorous animals. They have lateral vision.

They look sideways. People have their eyes in front of their face.

Throw your muleta there in view there. There, there, there.

In view there. In view there.

It might work for the film but that's how the bull would catch you.

Three, two, one.

This is not weird, at all.

Is it like the... he's like a cat?

Oh my god, I know him...

The Godfather! The Godfather. Yes.

He's... He has a guitar. Okay, Dracula? No.

Is it raining? He's tall, he's singing, he's Elvis.

No, he's not Elvis. Is it a bull?

Oh my god, I know, Prince.

We did it. Yes.

I think your coffee is getting cold.

Okay.

Five minutes.

It must be hard being a crown prince.

Sorry, I didn't want to come off too strong.

No, it's fine, I've...

it's not the most common question I get on a first date-day.

The first day we spend together.

Different.

Is more how I'd describe it.

That's a rather politically correct way to put it.

I don't feel comfortable saying life's hard when I have all this.

Okay, my turn.

Why did you come to Seville?

Because Cynthia invited me.

Because of Cynthia.

- And to enjoy myself. - And, are you?

Enjoying yourself?

Yes.

Well, come on, then.

Show me what you're made of.

He's funny.

- He's tall, as well. - Wow.

That's a huge plus point.

But? What's up?

I don't know, Vale, I just got my life sorted out.

- My head is somewhere else. - Bullshit.

You are lonely and you'll turn into a Wall Street chick if you stay.

That's not true.

No, but still, Máx, what do you have to lose?

Look, you're the one who encouraged me to go to Aspen when I was doubting it.

I'm eternally grateful for that. Go for it. You can do it, girlfriend.

You know what's the big minus?

Tell me.

His hair is like Pocco Calculin.

Well, a bad haircut is easily restyled, I'd say there are more important things.

Like... being a good kisser. Have you had a chance...

Shit, it's him.

Okay, I'm hanging up, I want all the details tomorrow, okay?

- I'll call you later, bye. - Bye.

Hey.

Hey.

How are you?

I'm fine.

I'm fine, and you?

Yes, good.

It's raining, here in the Netherlands.

And over there?

It's raining here. The same.

Okay.

So, what are you doing, at the moment?

I am...

- I am working. - At the office?

At home.

Okay. Well...

You have to eat, right? So...

I could come over and we could have dinne at that restaurant, you told me about?

I think I'd starve before you get here.

I have my supersonic Concorde, it is really fast.

How fast?

Let's say I could be there in... a second?

Aren't you gonna get that?

Hi .

Hi.

- You're a liar. - What? Me. Says who?

They're not Dutch tulips, but...

- Well... - They're beautiful.

I booked a table at 7:00.

It's the sound it makes when you hit cruising altitude, amazing.

Sorry, can I hear it one more time?

It's the feeling of being in full control.

Freedom.

Nothing beats it.

Is it tough?

Knowing your destiny?

When I was younger, I used to pray every night before I went to bed,

wishing that when woke up, my brother Friso would be the oldest.

But it's best my prayers were never heard, my brother would be a terrible king.

But you grow into it.

You get used to it.

In a way, it's nice to know what lies ahead of you.

I can now also see the privileges that it gives me.

I get to meet interesting people.

Travel the world.

Fly to the most beautiful woman on the planet.

What about you?

You seem to be living quite the dream here, in New York.

I am.

Yeah?

I love my job, I love my friends, I love the parties, it's...

All my life, I have worked so hard to get here.

And now I thought I'd feel different.

More fulfilled.

My father, he always taught me I had to reach for the highest...

But lately, I'm not sure what that is.

Depends on who's asking the question,

you or your father.

For me, it's really important that...

...because my life is determined by others, for a big part,

that I find something that makes me really happy.

It's the first time I kiss a man with his bodyguards watching.

I hope that wasn't the only thing you were thinking about.

I told them where they can grab the best pizza.

I'm sorry for the mess.

What mess?

Rough night?

Máxi...

This head-over-heels lawyer you're seeing doesn't waste time.

We just spent a weekend in Hawaii.

It was great.

How nice, tell us.

Actually, we went there for his work, there was a water management conference,

since he's an authority on this matter, they invited him to participate.

But he's a lawyer.

Of course, yes,

but as a lawyer, he holds authority in water management.

He's not a lawyer.

What does he do?

Does he sell garden hoses?

Something like that, yes.

He's a prince.

What do you mean he's a prince?

Like I said, mom.

What do you mean with prince ?

A real prince?

Yes.

I was introduced to him at the Feria de Sevilla.

Feria de Abril, it's celebrated annually in Spain.

Felipe?

No mom, it's not Felipe.

Then who? For Christ's sake, tell us, Máxi.

It's Willem Alexander.

- Who? - Prince Willem Alexander.

The Netherlands.

- Ah... - The Netherlands.

Help me out a little here.

Queen Beatrix.

Prince Claus.

House of Orange Nassau.

Mom, Amsterdam.

Oh my god, I can't believe it.

That's fantastic, my love.

It's unbelievable.

Sorry, I was waiting for the right moment.

Of course, my love.

We understand, right, Coqui?

Does he make you happy?

Yes, it's really very recent, I've only known him a couple of months,

but I'm happy.

Then it's fine.

That's what's important.

I hope he's not the oldest.

He's the oldest?

Yes, he is the oldest.

My lord, she'll be a queen.

Mom, no.

I need some fresh air.

Oh, okay.

Fresh?

Did you know the air in Holland is ten times cleaner than in New York?

Yes, but it rains 195 days a year.

Let's say hypothetically, that this gets more serious.

What would our lives look like?

- Hypothetically? - Hypothetically. Yes, of course.

How would you like it to be?

Well...

I am terrible at cutting ribbons,

- So, I will need to keep working. - Check.

My family,

they mean everything to me so I will need to see them whenever I can.

Got it, done. Anything else on your list, madame?

Alex, I'm serious.

Well, me too.

My dad was working as a diplomat in Africa when he met my mother.

When they got married,

he decided to dedicate his life to serving her and the family.

Around the time I was 15,

he got really depressed, and...

Everybody knew about it, but nobody talked about it.

We just felt that he was really lonely,

and he left something of himself behind along the way.

I would...

...never want anything like that to happen to you.

- Hypothetically. - Hypothetically, of course.

Don't you dare.

- It's my mom. - Timing.

You know, she's starting to ask questions about my trips to New York.

I'll have to give her something.

Mom.

Yes, no, in New York.

Well, I met someone.

Her name is Máxima.

Máxima, yes, she's Argentinian.

No, she lives and works here.

Well, yes, I'm with her now.

Mom, I'll tell you more when I'm back, okay?

Yes, okay, bye.

Now she knows.

Yes.

Just enough to hold her off.

And...

How does it work now?

Do I have to do a test?

To see if I'm fit for the job?

Yes.

Actually, it's really important that I do some testing myself, as well.

Just a small investigation.

- Oh, really? - Yes, to check for some suspicious spots.

- I have nothing to hide, though. - Really?

I swear.

- I just need to check. - I swear.

I swear.

Say no more, you haven't been mine for months.

- What is this? - Where your integration starts.

André Hazes.

I know you're looking down on me now.

But soon, when things are going better...

God, make him stop.

...I hope you'll stand in front of me.

I don't see you anymore and say...

...that you'd better leave, and said, I'll remain loyal to you...

...I've never believed in you.

Good afternoon, your majesty, queen of Netherlands.

- Of the Netherlands. - The Netherlands?

The, but "your majesty" will do.

Do I bow, or just do like a little nod?

Just be your irresistible self and everything will be just fine.

Okay?

- Come. - What?

She looks so normal.

Believe me, she's not.

What if she saw us?

Then she sees exactly what she needs to see.

Ready?

Mom.

- Alex. - Hi.

- Hey, you said three o'clock. - Yes, there wasn't as much traffic.

- This is... - No... Sorry, I'll be back in a minute.

I'm sorry.

No, it's fine, no problem.

Hey, my friends. Hello, little bum.

Hey, hello drool ball.

- I hope you're not talking about me. - I sure am.

- Hi, dad. - Hi, my boy.

Dad, this is Máxima.

It's truly an honor.

You look like you could use a drink, my dear.

It was at one of those inevitable photo calls,

we were on holiday...

...standing there,

the whole family,

in front of the house.

Well, not this house, it was...

In Ireland.

- Ireland, the summer house. - Ireland. Of course, Ireland.

Anyway, Alex was around nine, ten.

Not a hair on his chin yet, that's for sure.

The press was gathered over there,

and we were all smiling...

and then he started yelling at them.

Out of the blue,

"All Dutch press, fuck off."

All the Dutch press, fuck off.

Well, if I have to be honest, it doesn't surprise me,

because I've learned from experience that Alex's relationship with the press

is rather... impetuous.

Impetuous?

Spot on.

Cheers.

It's five o'clock already?

Somewhere in the world, it is.

Mom, this is Máxima.

Your Majesty, it's so nice to finally meet you.

Sorry to run out on you like that,

I didn't want to spoil your beautiful outfit.

That's very kind of you, but these are just some old rags,

I wouldn't have minded.

I wouldn't say so.

Let's sit down, it's not a state banquet.

Thank you, dear.

So, Alex told us you've studied economics?

- There we go. - I'm just asking.

How so?

Well, I was still very young when the inflation hit Argentina.

So I felt the need to understand the vagaries of the economic world to...

Well, I don't know, to...

To get a grip.

To get a grip, yes, thank you.

In my job I see how investing in growth companies

in the strategic and enterprise segment can be of big help for emerging economies.

I'm sorry, I'm rambling on and on.

- No, not at all. - No, don't worry.

Besides, I know her inside out,

so it's rather refreshing listening to you.

Mom, I think Máx would love to have one.

Oh, do you?

Well, I'm...

Would you like to join me?

- Come. - Yes. Of course.

I have four sisters and two brothers.

I'm also very close to my mother.

And she's very warm.

She was also very strict with us, when we were young.

My father, he's more easy going.

He taught me to work hard and never believe that women are less than men.

He's a feminist.

How does he feel about you and Alex?

Well, he really wants me to be happy, so...

Let's find some shade, shall we? It's getting bloody hot here.

Those dogs.

They've got a mind of their own.

Did you grow up with dogs?

No...

But for a very short time, we had a canary,

that just wouldn't listen.

He used to poop all over the house and my mother would get so furious,

that one day she opened the cage, and the balcony door and off he went.

My little brother Martin cried for almost a week.

Well...

Maybe the canary was better off that way.

Maybe.

I really love Alexander.

I can see why he likes you.

That's enough cross-examination for today, dear.

I wasn't, was I?

No, no.

Time for some action.

That one, now that one.

Nice.

Okay, Máx?

You want some advice from an old veteran?

Learn Dutch, as quickly as possible.

Even more important,

don't lose yourself,

stay who you are.

Now, focus.

That was good.

I think you could use some advice here, I see you play it like golf, it's not.

- Really? - Use your hips more.

- You're teaching me now? - Just try it.

Just try. We'll try together.

- You can't do that. - I didn't do anything.

- He's cheating. - Am not.

- He's cheating, I'm going again. - Can't let you win in front of my father.

Okay.

Well done.

- Safe travels. - Thank you, have a...

- Three. - Oh, I'm sorry.

I had a great time.

The pleasure was ours.

Chip, stop it.

- Dad. - Bye, boy.

- Máxima. - Thank you.

Drive safely.

Thank you for everything, it was so nice to meet you.

- Always welcome, dear, always. - Mom.

Bye, honey, you're burnt, you really need to use sunscreen.

- Yes, okay, bye. - Bye.

I've never seen him so in love.

What? Still obstacles on the way?

When will they be done with the report?

One of these days.

Her father seems to be an issue.

That went well, don't you think?

Absolutely.