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Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander's royal trip to Portugal: see all the highlights

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Royal getaway! Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander packed their bags for a three-day royal tour of Portugal. The Dutch royals were invited by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa – and had a jam-packed schedule. The royal pair toured Lisbon, Alverca, Sintra and Casais, enjoying some of the country's finest spots.Click through to see the best moments from Maxima and Willem-Alexander’s trip… Day ThreeKing Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima posed for a scenic snap as they stopped by Palacio da Vila in Sintra, Portugal on October 12, the final day of their tour.Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Just a couple of tourists! The 46-year-old Queen and her 50-year-old King, took in the massive amount of history at Palacio da Vila, which is also known as the "town palace." It is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal, with history going back to at least the early 15th century.Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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The Dutch Queen couldn’t resist snapping a photo with her phone during her visit to the Palacio da Vila. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Queen Maxima signed the guestbook at Escola Nacional de Bombeiros while in Sintra, as her husband looked on proudly.Photo: Pedro Gomes/Getty Images
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Day TwoSmile for the camera! No, this wasn’t a new official royal portrait – King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima took advantage of the good lighting and the scenery at the Taag where they shared a few special moments. During their visit, the King and Queen took the time out to have their very own photoshoot, striking various poses and enjoying the picture-perfect backdrop. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Queen Maxima did some exploring during her visit to the Champalimaud Center. The Queen, who wore head-to-toe pink for the occasion, and her husband paid a visit to the institution in Lisbon, which operates laboratories for state-of-the-art biomedical research and advance clinics for cancer patients. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Let the music play! Willem-Alexander was a dancing king as he showed off his moves with the band during his and Maxima’s visit to the University of Lisbon. While there, the duo met with students and discussed the challenges facing the European Union. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Day OneQueen Maxima and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa shared a toast during the official state banquet hosted by the country - as her husband looked on. The stylish Queen, gave a nod to the country’s flag in a emerald green dress with gold accents. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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The Dutch King and Queen ended their first night in Lisbon, Portugal with a state banquet hosted by president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Maxima was a standout in an emerald green gown designed by Jan Taminiau which she topped with the Dutch Emerald Parure Tiara. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Maxima and Willem-Alexander shared a laugh with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sausa. The trio took a walk around the Belem Palace located in Lisbon. The Dutch King and Queen were personally invited to tour the country by the leader. Photo: Horacio Villalobos - Corbis/Getty Images
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Maxima received a welcome fit for a Queen after she and her husband Willem-Alexander arrived in Lisbon, Portugal on October 10. The Queen was greeted by an army ahead of her and her husband’s meeting with Fernando Medina, the city's mayor. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
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Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander were all smiles as they rode into Lisbon via tram. The Queen arrived in style in one of her signature wide-brimmed hats while the King wore a simple blue suit. The Dutch royals are visiting Portugal after an extended invitation by President Marcelo Rebelo Sousa. Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images