Maxima (2024) s01e06 Episode Script
Episode 6
I can do this.
I can do this.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
Okay, not bad.
How do you say "skating" in Dutch?
"Skating."
-"Skating."
-"Skating."
-Like "baby."
-Like "baby."
Be careful.
When is the second part coming?
What do you mean?
The hot chocolate.
Wait right here. Don't move, yeah?
I'm asking this
for the first time in my life,
and I hope it will be the last.
Máxima Zorreguieta,
will you marry me?
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'll 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.
I know.
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
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?
-Yeah.
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's served.
-The soup, what?
-It's a saying.
"The soup is never eaten
as hot as it's served."
"To attack is the best way to defend."
Cruijff?
Sun Tzu.
Just checking if you´re still sharp.
Your Royal Highness. Miss Zorreguieta.
Thank you for coming.
Let me introduce Professor Baud
and Mr. van der Stoel.
Please.
Thank you.
Yeah.
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 seven findings which lead to
Your decision to forbid my father
from attending our wedding.
Do you have children of your own?
Yes, I do,
I have four 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.
That´s worth something, isn´t it?
It´s 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 it´s more like an opinion
formulated by Mr. Baud.
Where are the facts in this story?
Is there any evidence?
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 judgement,
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 for us
We haven't heard from her in three weeks
and we've already called everyone,
but no one knows where she is.
I'm very sorry, but as I just told you,
I don't know
if there's anything I can do.
You have to do something,
I'm begging you.
You have to know something.
Mr. Kok, I'll be honest with you,
I don't care much
about this consent law.
In fact, I don't care about it at all.
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.
It´s the House of Representatives
that decides.
No.
Your Highness,
given the current sentiment
in the House of Representatives,
it's unthinkable that a consent law
has a chance of success.
Okay, let´s 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.
-Máx, you said ‟yes”, right?
-Yes, of course I said yes.
Wow! Awesome, I'm so happy for you!
Really, so exciting.
Girl?
Máx, what's wrong?
You don't sound very happy.
They did an investigation.
About what?
About you?
No.
Have they interviewed all your exes?
Tiziano, surely?
About my father's role
in the military regime.
What?
Are you still there?
They don't want him
to attend the wedding.
What do you mean, they don't want him
to attend your wedding? Are you serious?
-He'd rather die than not to go.
-Yes, I know.
This can't be true,
they should thank God
for you as their future Queen.
What are you saying?
What do they know about your dad?
Your father is a good man.
He taught us
to be strong and independent.
So, now what?
No idea.
Excuse us, we´ll wait.
No, we had just finished.
We´ll speak again soon.
Thanks for visiting.
But
Majesty.
-Your Highness.
-Mr. Kok.
Miss Zorreguieta.
Highly unusual and inappropriate,
Alex, to walk in like that.
Yes, my apologies.
We have something important to tell you.
I´ve asked Máxima to marry me.
And she said yes.
Welcome to the family, dear.
Thank you.
Congratulations, honey.
Take a seat.
Yeah.
There still are
some obstacles along the way.
Evidently. Yeah.
Some obstacles.
-You want to smoke?
-No, no thank you.
I have to inform you that
Mr. 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 you understand
the strong sentiment
in our country regarding this matter.
Willem Alexander loves you dearly.
He´s 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,
it´s 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.
Those tulip farmers
completely lost their minds.
-This is a circus, ridiculous.
-I know, Dad.
How am I going to apologize
for something I didn't do?
It would even be hypocritical.
They did want to trade
with us back then.
-I think that
-I told them,
I told them
how close we are as a family.
Us, Argentinians
-We take family bonds
-He's furious.
-dead serious.
-Do you want me to?
It's incomprehensible that a father
can't attend his daughter's wedding.
Máxi
There is only one person
who walks you to the altar.
That person is me.
The arrogance of these people
Dad, Alex just came in.
Stay calm, we'll find a solution.
-Yes, yes. I know.
-Alright?
We'll talk later.
Turn it up.
-What does that mean?
-That man is a criminal.
One of the Junta members,
not one of them
is allowed to visit a house like that,
The House of Orange.
I want to point something out,
you're Argentinian,
in 1977 your father
was incarcerated by the Videla regime,
after which he became one of the tens
of thousands of missing people.
Do you have any idea
what happened to him?
-Yes, he was tortured until he died.
-Okay.
Good evening,
the general practitioners
-What are you doing? Switch it back.
-Why?
Because I need to know, Alex.
-But just as Minister of Agriculture.
-No, not 'just'.
He signed a document,
just like the other Junta members,
he took the oath,
he knew very well what was happening.
Okay. Enough.
Honey, it doesn´t help.
A Queen has to know
the history of her people,
of the house of Orange and Argentina,
she must know her history.
Clear point.
-Máxima didn't do anything herself.
-No, but
She has done nothing wrong,
nothing at all.
She has nothing to do with the regime,
she's just the daughter of
Oh, I´m sorry I
Hey.
You couldn´t 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 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
that they wouldn´t give you permission?
No.
No, Claus didn´t do anything wrong.
I want to be
very honest with you, Máxima.
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
isn´t 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, Máx.
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.
And His Royal Highness?
What does he say?
His Royal Highness
is on a collision course.
-He's in love.
-He´s a fool.
Yes, he´s 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?
I´ve been extremely naive.
I think you´ve done
what most children do.
Be loyal, no matter what.
No matter what.
-Miss Zorreguieta.
-Máxima.
Okay, Máxima.
You know that the mothers
of the Plaza De Mayo
have stated they don´t
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 think I might have done something
-Something what?
-clumsy, maybe.
-Tell me.
-The Prince,
after the commotion
over Máxima´s father,
he said the press
should consult more sources.
He refers to a letter dated February 27
in the Argentinian newspaper, La Nación.
That letter would show
that the biography
about dictator Videla is incorrect.
This book claims that Jorge Zorreguieta
was involved in the coup in Argentina.
I have referred the press to a letter
sent in an Argentinian newspaper,
in which what was stated
in that book is being contradicted.
-Which caused commotion.
-Unbelievable.
I´ll call you back.
You're sidelined,
you can´t say much about it.
-Which I won't, from now on.
-Okay.
Who wrote that letter?
I don't know.
Are you happy
that this letter was published?
I have nothing to do with it,
I´m just pointing out an open source.
Holy Mother of God.
Yes.
Pointing out an open source
to the press, unbelievable.
A personal question,
how does this make you feel?
I'm on a business trip
in New York and that
This visit too was overshadowed by it,
could we say that?
Shadows didn't really bother me,
there was no sun in this winter storm.
The submitted letter
to which Crown Prince,
-Willem Alexander, referred
-Shit.
seems to be written
by the controversial dictator,
Jorge Videla,
but the Prince did not mention that.
What are they saying?
They say that the letter in the Nación
appeared to have been written
by Videla himself,
but the Prince didn´t mention that.
He didn´t know.
He should´ve known.
I´m going to talk to my father.
Yes, Mr. Kok, good evening.
Why did you point out
that letter to him?
Do you know the trouble
he had over that?
Are those tulip farmers
going to stand firm?
It's not about them, dad.
It's about me.
I'm so grateful
for all that you gave me.
For what you've taught me.
But what?
I've never questioned you.
I've never asked you questions,
always followed your rules.
What I'm going to do now
is exactly as you taught me.
Strive for the highest goals.
By choosing what's best for me.
Choosing what's best for you
in this case
is to make sure
your father walks you to the altar.
No! No.
No, let me finish.
Dad, you can't come.
I don't want you to come.
Mr. Zorreguieta,
thank you for writing this statement.
We will go over it together
and we´ll do our utmost best
to keep it as close
to your original document as possible.
Máxima, 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
it was about the private life
of my daughter, Máxima,
and because
the Dutch government asked me so.
The continuous attacks
and accusations"
Sorry. That will have to be adjusted.
Why? What's going on?
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, Máxima, 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.
Ten.
Like any other father,
it would be of utmost importance for me
to accompany my daughter Máxima,
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."
To be clear.
They didn't convince me
and force me not to go.
This is my own decision.
And never will I be publicly defamed.
"I don't want to ignore
the sensitivities regarding my father.
This is very difficult for me,
but I will be open and honest."
Sorry.
It's all right.
Just breathe calmly,
and remember,
there´s no need to fight the tears.
It´s a beautiful piece.
It´s very nuanced, you´re 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, you´ll 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.
Máx! How are you? Tell me.
You'd laugh so hard if you'd see me now.
Why?
I'm wearing a dress below my knees,
completely asexual.
My hair is in a knot
and is three shades darker.
I look like Evita Perón.
I love it.
Come on, girl, you've got this.
Go for it, show them who you are,
and conquer their hearts. You'll see.
Come on.
-Well, it's time, speak later.
-Love you, bye.
Ready?
Miss Zorreguieta
may the force be with you.
We´re going live in five, four, three
-Are you ready?
-Yes.
It's a great joy
for my husband and I
to announce the engagement
of our son Willem Alexander
and Máxima Zorreguieta.
We, as parents,
are incredibly happy with their decision
to share their lives together.
As paterfamilias,
who sometimes asks himself,
whether paterfamilias
is still a function,
I´d like to welcome Máxima
into the family
and wish she finds her life's happiness
at Alexander's side.
I am very happy too that at last
I can stop hiding my love for Máxima.
Apart from my parents,
I´d like to thank
the rest of the family
I´d like to start
with His Royal Highness,
the Prince of Orange, to have the floor.
I hereby proudly introduce you
to my beloved fiancée Máxima.
You might understand,
that this is an emotional
and beautiful moment for us.
So, to ensure
that we're saying everything,
we've decided to write it down,
and read a brief
written statement to you.
They´re our own emotions
and they´re in front of me on the table.
After almost two years
we've decided to officially get engaged.
But since you have known me
for almost 34 years now,
I can imagine that you´re eager
to get to know my sweet Máxima.
That´s why I'm proud
to give her the floor.
Thank you, sweet Alexander.
Of course, I am very nervous.
So, please forgive me
for my many possible mistakes,
my many possible mistakes.
I will try to do my best.
"I am so happy to finally be able
to appear in public with you.
The past years have been very exciting.
I had never expected that one day
I'd be here, speaking Dutch.
Since New York, Brussels
and now The Netherlands
much has happened.
I am very happy
to live in The Netherlands
and get to know the country better.
Now, I will begin my real integration,
in all peace and openness.
And of course,
always with Alexander's support.
But I
I don't want to ignore
the sensitivities regarding my father.
This is very difficult for me,
but I will be open and honest.
What happened in Argentina
back then is awful.
I've been rejecting the Videla reg
dictatorship for a long time.
The missing people, the torture,
the murder and all the horrible things
that took place during that time.
About my father´s participation
in the former government,
I want to say in all honesty
that I regret
that he did his best
for the agriculture in the wrong regime.
He had the best intentions
and I believe in him.
We all know how wrong that regime was.
I regret this deeply,
being an Argentinian.
I am born in a tight family.
My father is and always will be
the father of integrity and dedication
who was always there for me.
I love him a lot."
"For the decision of Máxima´s father
to be absent during our wedding,
I have the utmost respect.
This sacrifice was made
for the importance
of his daughter's future
in The Netherlands,
at the cost of his great love for,
and deep bond with her."
In New York you cited
a letter from Videla in an interview.
Prime Minister Kok
said it was a bad idea.
How do you reflect on that incident?
That was a bad idea, he was right.
That was
Yeah. Dumb, right?
He was a bit stupid.
He was a bit stupid.
Máxima, Máxima!
You're already more popular than me.
I can do this.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
Okay, not bad.
How do you say "skating" in Dutch?
"Skating."
-"Skating."
-"Skating."
-Like "baby."
-Like "baby."
Be careful.
When is the second part coming?
What do you mean?
The hot chocolate.
Wait right here. Don't move, yeah?
I'm asking this
for the first time in my life,
and I hope it will be the last.
Máxima Zorreguieta,
will you marry me?
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'll 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.
I know.
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
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?
-Yeah.
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's served.
-The soup, what?
-It's a saying.
"The soup is never eaten
as hot as it's served."
"To attack is the best way to defend."
Cruijff?
Sun Tzu.
Just checking if you´re still sharp.
Your Royal Highness. Miss Zorreguieta.
Thank you for coming.
Let me introduce Professor Baud
and Mr. van der Stoel.
Please.
Thank you.
Yeah.
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 seven findings which lead to
Your decision to forbid my father
from attending our wedding.
Do you have children of your own?
Yes, I do,
I have four 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.
That´s worth something, isn´t it?
It´s 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 it´s more like an opinion
formulated by Mr. Baud.
Where are the facts in this story?
Is there any evidence?
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 judgement,
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 for us
We haven't heard from her in three weeks
and we've already called everyone,
but no one knows where she is.
I'm very sorry, but as I just told you,
I don't know
if there's anything I can do.
You have to do something,
I'm begging you.
You have to know something.
Mr. Kok, I'll be honest with you,
I don't care much
about this consent law.
In fact, I don't care about it at all.
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.
It´s the House of Representatives
that decides.
No.
Your Highness,
given the current sentiment
in the House of Representatives,
it's unthinkable that a consent law
has a chance of success.
Okay, let´s 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.
-Máx, you said ‟yes”, right?
-Yes, of course I said yes.
Wow! Awesome, I'm so happy for you!
Really, so exciting.
Girl?
Máx, what's wrong?
You don't sound very happy.
They did an investigation.
About what?
About you?
No.
Have they interviewed all your exes?
Tiziano, surely?
About my father's role
in the military regime.
What?
Are you still there?
They don't want him
to attend the wedding.
What do you mean, they don't want him
to attend your wedding? Are you serious?
-He'd rather die than not to go.
-Yes, I know.
This can't be true,
they should thank God
for you as their future Queen.
What are you saying?
What do they know about your dad?
Your father is a good man.
He taught us
to be strong and independent.
So, now what?
No idea.
Excuse us, we´ll wait.
No, we had just finished.
We´ll speak again soon.
Thanks for visiting.
But
Majesty.
-Your Highness.
-Mr. Kok.
Miss Zorreguieta.
Highly unusual and inappropriate,
Alex, to walk in like that.
Yes, my apologies.
We have something important to tell you.
I´ve asked Máxima to marry me.
And she said yes.
Welcome to the family, dear.
Thank you.
Congratulations, honey.
Take a seat.
Yeah.
There still are
some obstacles along the way.
Evidently. Yeah.
Some obstacles.
-You want to smoke?
-No, no thank you.
I have to inform you that
Mr. 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 you understand
the strong sentiment
in our country regarding this matter.
Willem Alexander loves you dearly.
He´s 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,
it´s 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.
Those tulip farmers
completely lost their minds.
-This is a circus, ridiculous.
-I know, Dad.
How am I going to apologize
for something I didn't do?
It would even be hypocritical.
They did want to trade
with us back then.
-I think that
-I told them,
I told them
how close we are as a family.
Us, Argentinians
-We take family bonds
-He's furious.
-dead serious.
-Do you want me to?
It's incomprehensible that a father
can't attend his daughter's wedding.
Máxi
There is only one person
who walks you to the altar.
That person is me.
The arrogance of these people
Dad, Alex just came in.
Stay calm, we'll find a solution.
-Yes, yes. I know.
-Alright?
We'll talk later.
Turn it up.
-What does that mean?
-That man is a criminal.
One of the Junta members,
not one of them
is allowed to visit a house like that,
The House of Orange.
I want to point something out,
you're Argentinian,
in 1977 your father
was incarcerated by the Videla regime,
after which he became one of the tens
of thousands of missing people.
Do you have any idea
what happened to him?
-Yes, he was tortured until he died.
-Okay.
Good evening,
the general practitioners
-What are you doing? Switch it back.
-Why?
Because I need to know, Alex.
-But just as Minister of Agriculture.
-No, not 'just'.
He signed a document,
just like the other Junta members,
he took the oath,
he knew very well what was happening.
Okay. Enough.
Honey, it doesn´t help.
A Queen has to know
the history of her people,
of the house of Orange and Argentina,
she must know her history.
Clear point.
-Máxima didn't do anything herself.
-No, but
She has done nothing wrong,
nothing at all.
She has nothing to do with the regime,
she's just the daughter of
Oh, I´m sorry I
Hey.
You couldn´t 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 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
that they wouldn´t give you permission?
No.
No, Claus didn´t do anything wrong.
I want to be
very honest with you, Máxima.
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
isn´t 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, Máx.
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.
And His Royal Highness?
What does he say?
His Royal Highness
is on a collision course.
-He's in love.
-He´s a fool.
Yes, he´s 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?
I´ve been extremely naive.
I think you´ve done
what most children do.
Be loyal, no matter what.
No matter what.
-Miss Zorreguieta.
-Máxima.
Okay, Máxima.
You know that the mothers
of the Plaza De Mayo
have stated they don´t
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 think I might have done something
-Something what?
-clumsy, maybe.
-Tell me.
-The Prince,
after the commotion
over Máxima´s father,
he said the press
should consult more sources.
He refers to a letter dated February 27
in the Argentinian newspaper, La Nación.
That letter would show
that the biography
about dictator Videla is incorrect.
This book claims that Jorge Zorreguieta
was involved in the coup in Argentina.
I have referred the press to a letter
sent in an Argentinian newspaper,
in which what was stated
in that book is being contradicted.
-Which caused commotion.
-Unbelievable.
I´ll call you back.
You're sidelined,
you can´t say much about it.
-Which I won't, from now on.
-Okay.
Who wrote that letter?
I don't know.
Are you happy
that this letter was published?
I have nothing to do with it,
I´m just pointing out an open source.
Holy Mother of God.
Yes.
Pointing out an open source
to the press, unbelievable.
A personal question,
how does this make you feel?
I'm on a business trip
in New York and that
This visit too was overshadowed by it,
could we say that?
Shadows didn't really bother me,
there was no sun in this winter storm.
The submitted letter
to which Crown Prince,
-Willem Alexander, referred
-Shit.
seems to be written
by the controversial dictator,
Jorge Videla,
but the Prince did not mention that.
What are they saying?
They say that the letter in the Nación
appeared to have been written
by Videla himself,
but the Prince didn´t mention that.
He didn´t know.
He should´ve known.
I´m going to talk to my father.
Yes, Mr. Kok, good evening.
Why did you point out
that letter to him?
Do you know the trouble
he had over that?
Are those tulip farmers
going to stand firm?
It's not about them, dad.
It's about me.
I'm so grateful
for all that you gave me.
For what you've taught me.
But what?
I've never questioned you.
I've never asked you questions,
always followed your rules.
What I'm going to do now
is exactly as you taught me.
Strive for the highest goals.
By choosing what's best for me.
Choosing what's best for you
in this case
is to make sure
your father walks you to the altar.
No! No.
No, let me finish.
Dad, you can't come.
I don't want you to come.
Mr. Zorreguieta,
thank you for writing this statement.
We will go over it together
and we´ll do our utmost best
to keep it as close
to your original document as possible.
Máxima, 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
it was about the private life
of my daughter, Máxima,
and because
the Dutch government asked me so.
The continuous attacks
and accusations"
Sorry. That will have to be adjusted.
Why? What's going on?
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, Máxima, 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.
Ten.
Like any other father,
it would be of utmost importance for me
to accompany my daughter Máxima,
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."
To be clear.
They didn't convince me
and force me not to go.
This is my own decision.
And never will I be publicly defamed.
"I don't want to ignore
the sensitivities regarding my father.
This is very difficult for me,
but I will be open and honest."
Sorry.
It's all right.
Just breathe calmly,
and remember,
there´s no need to fight the tears.
It´s a beautiful piece.
It´s very nuanced, you´re 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, you´ll 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.
Máx! How are you? Tell me.
You'd laugh so hard if you'd see me now.
Why?
I'm wearing a dress below my knees,
completely asexual.
My hair is in a knot
and is three shades darker.
I look like Evita Perón.
I love it.
Come on, girl, you've got this.
Go for it, show them who you are,
and conquer their hearts. You'll see.
Come on.
-Well, it's time, speak later.
-Love you, bye.
Ready?
Miss Zorreguieta
may the force be with you.
We´re going live in five, four, three
-Are you ready?
-Yes.
It's a great joy
for my husband and I
to announce the engagement
of our son Willem Alexander
and Máxima Zorreguieta.
We, as parents,
are incredibly happy with their decision
to share their lives together.
As paterfamilias,
who sometimes asks himself,
whether paterfamilias
is still a function,
I´d like to welcome Máxima
into the family
and wish she finds her life's happiness
at Alexander's side.
I am very happy too that at last
I can stop hiding my love for Máxima.
Apart from my parents,
I´d like to thank
the rest of the family
I´d like to start
with His Royal Highness,
the Prince of Orange, to have the floor.
I hereby proudly introduce you
to my beloved fiancée Máxima.
You might understand,
that this is an emotional
and beautiful moment for us.
So, to ensure
that we're saying everything,
we've decided to write it down,
and read a brief
written statement to you.
They´re our own emotions
and they´re in front of me on the table.
After almost two years
we've decided to officially get engaged.
But since you have known me
for almost 34 years now,
I can imagine that you´re eager
to get to know my sweet Máxima.
That´s why I'm proud
to give her the floor.
Thank you, sweet Alexander.
Of course, I am very nervous.
So, please forgive me
for my many possible mistakes,
my many possible mistakes.
I will try to do my best.
"I am so happy to finally be able
to appear in public with you.
The past years have been very exciting.
I had never expected that one day
I'd be here, speaking Dutch.
Since New York, Brussels
and now The Netherlands
much has happened.
I am very happy
to live in The Netherlands
and get to know the country better.
Now, I will begin my real integration,
in all peace and openness.
And of course,
always with Alexander's support.
But I
I don't want to ignore
the sensitivities regarding my father.
This is very difficult for me,
but I will be open and honest.
What happened in Argentina
back then is awful.
I've been rejecting the Videla reg
dictatorship for a long time.
The missing people, the torture,
the murder and all the horrible things
that took place during that time.
About my father´s participation
in the former government,
I want to say in all honesty
that I regret
that he did his best
for the agriculture in the wrong regime.
He had the best intentions
and I believe in him.
We all know how wrong that regime was.
I regret this deeply,
being an Argentinian.
I am born in a tight family.
My father is and always will be
the father of integrity and dedication
who was always there for me.
I love him a lot."
"For the decision of Máxima´s father
to be absent during our wedding,
I have the utmost respect.
This sacrifice was made
for the importance
of his daughter's future
in The Netherlands,
at the cost of his great love for,
and deep bond with her."
In New York you cited
a letter from Videla in an interview.
Prime Minister Kok
said it was a bad idea.
How do you reflect on that incident?
That was a bad idea, he was right.
That was
Yeah. Dumb, right?
He was a bit stupid.
He was a bit stupid.
Máxima, Máxima!
You're already more popular than me.