Maxima (2024) s02e03 Episode Script

INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS MIXED
WITH FICTIONAL ELEMENTS AND DRAMATIZED
DECEMBER 14, 2004
Mom.
BERNHARD:
"I HAVE SIX DAUGHTERS"
What a shitty thing to do.
Hey.
I'm furious, really furious.
TEN MONTHS EARLIER
-May I?
-Thanks.
Very nice of you.
-This is Máxima, my daughter-in-law.
-Granddaughter.
Tromp.
Broertjes, "Volkskrant" newspaper.
Brothers. How nice.
Well
Partners in crime, I would say.
Congratulations with your daughter,
Royal Highness.
-Thank you.
-May I?
Yes, sure.
Real Dutch prosperity.
-Congratulations, P.B.
-Good. Have a good time.
We'll see each other next month.
-Royal Highness.
-Goodbye.
So, are you here to have
a drink with me?
No, no. I'm here to see your wife.
-Don't expect too much.
-Okay.
Yes.
What a nice little guy you are.
-Can I?
-Yes, sure.
Look, such a tough little guy.
Yes, we always had girls.
Also nice, but a little fellow like
you
Just look at what we see here.
Birds. Look.
Beautiful.
He doesn't speak yet, does he?
-She is still little.
-Yes.
Kitty meow, come here now
I have some tasty things around
How are his eyes?
-Good.
-Yes?
I believe so.
The situation has become unsustainable.
Unsustainable?
He wants you gone, Greet.
You have too much influence, they say.
But I won't let them take
anything anymore.
Enough is enough.
-Okay.
-Enough is enough.
Come, she is tired.
Yes.
We are all tired.
Strong women aren't beneficial to them.
You see?
The tea.
And then what?
No, then nothing,
but she scared the shit out of me.
I feel bad laughing about it, but
She is a very sweet woman.
She is so different
from your grandfather.
Yes.
It has always been
a very complicated relationship.
She then said something
about people keeping things from her.
I don't know, it was all very confusing.
My grandfather always had
other women on the side.
-Really?
-Yes.
And, I mean,
she knew about it and she accepted it.
You know
I mean, in a way I think she even
felt bad that he was married to her.
But, yes.
My grandfather tried to live
like a free spirit, but
he was reckless.
And
And?
Well, and the affairs,
led to children as well.
-What?
-Yes.
-Jesus. Do people know about this?
-No.
And we're also not allowed
to bring it up.
Ever.
You see?
It's all about themomentum.
With your entire body.
-It's your turn.
-Yes.
The secret is in the hips.
Like with dancing.
Or with some other things
You know what the word GOLF
stands for, right?
No, I don't.
Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.
Yes.
Trix wore the pants.
Which isn't ideal, is it?
You might call me a conservative,
but I like women to be
as feminine as possible.
As soon as us men
start cleaning the house,
evolution will crumble.
That sweet man
tried far too hard to assimilate.
With terrible mental consequences.
Claus was a great father,
from what I know.
He was a good mother, you mean.
It was me who taught the boys
how to drive, fly and to hunt.
Am I scaring you, sweetheart?
No, not really.
That's how you do it. It's your turn.
Think about your hips.
The hips
Yes, we still have that one.
So all of it can go together.
The bear, too.
-One block.
-Yes.
-Yes, but that should go on top, right?
-Yes.
-Mommy?
-Yes, darling?
-Hey, how does she like it?
-She's really looking forward to it.
She asks daily
when her little brother is coming.
Or her little sister, right?
No, Eloise, that's not allowed.
No, no, no. It's Amalia's. Give it back.
-Mom, it doesn't matter.
-Yes. Yes, that is very important.
Teach them boundaries.
Really, Alexander,
that's what gives a child confidence.
She's talking about herself.
Yes, my upbringing was,
despite all good intentions,
completely limitless.
I could really do anything.
Yes, until Greet came to live
at the palace, right?
Crazy Greet.
Who is Greet?
My grandma was obsessed
with some healer for a while.
This "witch" that said she could heal
Aunt Christina's blindness.
Alexander, come on, speak Dutch.
-And that didn't work out?
-No, she was just a scammer.
You should've heard
my grandpa about her.
-He actually was strict, right, Mom?
-Definitely.
So, are you going
for a second one right away?
It's quite convenient, I must say.
-Okay.
-You'll be out
of the diaper-phase sooner as well.
I can't stand the word diaper anymore.
And nice for Amalia.
Come on.
Okay, I'm going home.
She's tired.
You women are so strong.
Us women?
I meant mothers.
They don't complain. They are tough.
Well, sometimes they do.
But they have every right to.
I see it with my sister.
She is raising three kids by herself.
While she's working full time.
And she doesn't have a partner?
He left her for his physical therapist.
Jesus.
She sleeps well, Amalia.
Yes
She is the sweetest.
I cannot imagine life without her.
But
It's also suffocating.
She is so dependent on me.
My sister says she can recharge at work.
Welcome.
-Royal Highness.
-Yes.
Royal Highness.
Very nice that you, well,
took the effort to come here.
And fully recovered, I see.
Thank you. Coffee is ready.
-Good morning.
-Good day.
Good morning.
The butcher wants to settle.
He shouldn't have been there
in the first place.
I'm not taking the blame.
I can do things my own way, right?
-In theory, yes
-Yes.
I think it's hard for us
to imagine all the things these women
have to overcome
in order to ask for help.
Sure, but we must not
underestimate these women.
I see aid workers
making that mistake all the time.
Women who have come from so far,
not just literally,
are incredibly strong. Resilient.
We, as PaVEM,
must channel that strength.
Yes, but many of these women
are being oppressed by their husbands.
They can't even leave their homes
or go to work.
-They're under the shelf.
-Thumb. Under the thumb.
Under the thumb.
First, they must develop themselves.
Learn the language.
Then, we offer them opportunities.
Expand their world.
And is it common for these women,
once they become more independent, to
go their own way?
There's been some research into this.
I will make sure Evert gets it to you
as soon as possible.
-Okay.
-Well, there he is.
There.
Good morning.
Time for a little snack, I thought.
Rusk with sprinkles.
The last ones, though.
-Mr. Rosenmöller.
-Thank you.
-There you go.
-Congratulations again.
-Thank you. Rusk with sprinkles. Noor?
-Nice.
And they don't fit my pants anymore.
-No?
-No.
-So kind of Alex to organize this.
-Yes, he's such a sweetheart.
Friso is the opposite.
Really?
Sweetheart isn't necessarily
what I would call him.
Do you guys fight a lot?
We have discussions.
-You?
-No, we really never fight.
-Alex doesn't like to.
-You're lucky.
I think I attract those guys.
I once had a relationship with a guy
who would suddenly go nuts.
Out of the blue.
Whenever that happened,
I had to make sure
to get out of his
way as soon as possible.
Was that the Bruinsma guy?
That was a friendship,
not a relationship.
Yes.
This guy was from Bosnia.
He was extremely charming,
very intelligent,
but, boy, when you got on his nerves
And why did you like him?
Yes, I know. It's weird, right?
I mean, it was a phase.
I think there was something dangerous
in him that I liked, you know?
Yes
Yes.
In the end,
it was too exhausting, of course.
-Yes.
-Yes.
Okay, try this one.
Is this also available in size 2?
But really, this Balkenende, he insists
on attending the church ceremony.
That's not even the worst. The worst is,
he invited himself to the wedding.
-You can't be serious. What an idiot.
-Yes.
First complain about getting screwed,
then screwing things yourself
and then ask
if you can come to the party.
Well, not "asking".
He just put himself on the guest list.
This needs a bit of perspective.
That was a difficult issue.
He wasn't successful at every point,
but he did his best
God, here comes Switzerland again.
Well, someone in that position,
who is also involved
in all conversations
Involved? You call this involved?
That loser just used the Permission Act
to polish his own image.
We weren't enthusiastic about this
from the start.
No? You weren't enthusiastic about it?
No, that permission,
we really did that for mom.
Yes, mom would prefer to see us
take over the crown
with the three of us.
-I didn't know that.
-That is, of course, so to speak.
-Well, behind the scenes
-Did you know about this?
It's a tough job.
See it like a shared hassle.
Well, yes,
but that assumes it's awful. I mean
I think it's challenging,
but it's also special.
And Alex can handle it perfectly well.
Well, he will have to,
because that plan is eliminated anyway.
-Shall I go?
-No, no. I'll go. She is hungry.
-Sure?
-Yes.
What's up, darling? What is going on?
No
Are you hungry?
Yes, it's mom.
Yes, darling. Are you hungry?
Shall we eat?
-Tijn?
-No, not for me. Thank you.
-Why not?
-We stopped eating meat for a while.
Why?
Do you know how polluting
that industry is?
Yes, if you look at it that way
Every industry is polluting.
-Oil, agriculture
-Clothing is said to be the worst.
-Diapers. All those disposable products.
-Well nice, guys.
-Can I just eat my ribs?
-Kids. Total environmental waste.
Mom also joined us, for one month.
Well, she will miss
her piece of chicken, then.
How do you think she's doing?
Fine, she doesn't complain.
Except to that weird animal.
She is really happy.
It's because of the grandkids, I think.
The worst seems to be over.
But do you think she's also honest
about it with us?
What does that matter?
If this is what she wants to say
Well, I do think it's important to know
how it's really going.
-Imagine
-People say what they want to say.
Who cares, man?
In mom's case,
I like to know what's really going on.
If this is what she wants to say,
that she's okay,
why does everyone always have to dig
for what's underneath?
-Sorry, but it really
-You can't stand Balkenende, personally.
That's what's bothering you.
No, true.
I think he's annoying and clandestine.
I didn't feel like explaining
to a gnome from IJsselstein
how I choose my friends.
He also started about Srebrenica,
whether I was involved in that.
I'm sorry,
but then you really don't get it.
-Seriously?
-I also understand that's annoying,
but it's also his job
as prime minister just to know
No, that's not true.
He wants to know
about stains on her past,
because if there are,
he'll be in trouble.
Him, not her.
Okay. What if you'd just put
all your cards on the table?
Like you guys, right?
That's a different situation.
We didn't know everything.
Of course, no,
that was a different situation.
It had nothing to do
with honesty at all.
That was just naive.
This is why you can't play poker.
His face immediately gives
his cards away.
What about you, Máx?
What about me?
Are you good at poker?
I like playing games, yes.
But poker, I don't know.
Well, I think you do.
You'll out-bluff everyone, I bet.
So, that was nice.
-Careful, it's hot.
-Yes.
Right?
Yes.
Your brother, he can be quite harsh.
About Balkenende, you mean?
I think he was just frustrated
about the way it was handled.
He is harsh to you.
And to me, as well.
Yeah, well,
he just has a good bullshit radar.
No, he's very insensitive.
Well, so what?
It's fine. He's just my little brother.
Well, I don't like it.
I think you should stand up
for yourself more.
You are always so
thoughtful.
THREE MONTHS LATER
Mommy?
Look who are here.
She doesn't remember.
What?
The photograph?
Has he visited?
Mijntje, I'm in real doubt
whether I should go.
If she gets worse,
I'll let you know as soon as possible,
Your Majesty.
LECH, AUSTRIA
-Lovely.
-Incredible.
Ready, Black Slope King? Shall we?
Hey.
-Is she asleep?
-Yes, the nanny is here.
Good. Cheers.
Cheers.
So. How are you doing?
Good.
Yes. The job is fun.
-Really a challenge.
-Alex said so.
You're completely back.
Fantastic! That's impressive.
You're shining.
Thank you.
Yes, I am very happy.
Alexander prefers to stay
in the shadows.
-Ever since he was a child.
-Yes, I know.
I have a feeling that now is the time
to put him back in the spotlight again.
And that could mean that you
would have to take a step back.
Well.
0Are you also looking forward
to the wedding?
Yes. You too?
Yes, now I do,
now that the storm has passed.
Were you concerned?
About that relationship
with Bruinsma? No.
No, Friso has an infallible compass.
Infallible?
He knows what to do.
How was the snow?
-Did you fall?
-A hundred times.
But the snow
is so refreshing, I love it.
-Yes?
-Can I have another Jägertee?
-Sure.
-You too?
-No.
-No, sure. Sorry, not you.
Breastfeeding.
Another glass of red wine
for me, please.
Sure.
Thanks.
-Did you have a nice day?
-Wonderful.
-It really snowed a lot.
-Yes.
Hey, baby, are you asleep?
-Alex, quiet.
-Yes, I am quiet.
Were you sleeping?
If you wake up Amalia,
I swear I'm going to kill you.
Friso fell flat on his face.
Alex, what the fuck?
-How can you be this beautiful?
-You need to go and brush your teeth.
No, I did. I did, I swear to you.
Hey, Máx?
Shall we make another baby?
-What?
-Just one more, just one. A little one.
No way in hell, Alex,
enough, enough! Good night.
Come on.
What the fuck.
And by the way,
I'm going to stop breastfeeding.
Okay, it's fine, my love. It's okay.
Okay, okay.
It's fine.
Mom.
What is it?
It's my mom.
My grandmother is not doing well.
RECEPTION
Hey.
Thank God, there you are.
Hey.
Sweetheart.
With all the movement last night
and tonight at Soestdijk Palace
it became clear that Princess Juliana's
weak state of health
had entered a critical phase.
Queen Beatrix was also with her mother
when she passed away
early this morning.
Despite the bad weather,
hundreds of people came
to express their condolences today
with a flower, a card, a bear
and with many warm words.
Words mostly of thanks and admiration
for a warm woman
who, with surprising naturalness,
was able to touch people very deeply.
It would be nice for her
to have a burial in a small graveyard
with just the family around her,
with lots of wine and stories.
We'll get the ceremony with carriages
again, I'm kind of dreading that.
But many Eritrean women
in the Netherlands
depend on their partner
for their resident status.
In the event of a divorce,
the children
can be awarded to the father,
because the housing is on his name
or he has the income.
Eritrean women who travel
to follow their partner,
can sometimes get into serious trouble.
And in case of domestic violence,
often due to PTSD,
these women don't know where to go.
They do not know anyone.
That is the biggest problem of all,
the absence of a network to rely on.
Yes, I think that this is
a group of women
that is very hard to reach.
The program we develop
must especially invite them.
-Yes.
-Yes.
So, the main question here
is how to tempt the Eritrean woman.
Tricky.
She is timid. Is that how you say it?
-Timid.
-Timid, yes.
Sure. Beautiful word, timid.
But, do we bring her in with information
or through the heart?
So, then I said to him:
"Apologize right now
or I'll resign from the party."
He didn't know how to respond.
But in two days, he was gone.
-We never heard from the guy again.
-He knew his fate.
I mean, in my opinion,
if you behave like that
as a representative of the people,
you shouldn't even
call yourself a politician.
I'd like to pay you a compliment.
Your presence is amazing.
The way you take over a room,
address everyone personally,
that truly is an exceptional gift.
Well, thank you very much.
I once worked with this guy in New York,
he was a CEO as well,
and he had this habit
of making a fool out of himself.
So we were once in this meeting,
massive, a lot of people,
he came in and he started giving
the most absurd speech
-I don't believe you.
-Royal Highness, your coat.
Shit. Yes, I have to go.
We'll see each other
at the next meeting.
-Yes.
-So nice to see you.
-You, too.
-Take care.
Thank you.
-I'm so sorry.
-It's okay.
Don't worry. Shall we go home?
Yes?
Okay.
Dear Friso.
Or, beloved Friso.
Okay. I know I can always count on you
and that you back me up.
You are my rock and my support.
Your knowledge of people is flawless
and without your political analysis,
-I am
-Alex, it's way too serious.
It sounds like you're giving
a funeral speech.
People want to laugh.
Yes. I don't know,
I'm just not really feeling it.
Then don't do it.
You're going to have another
opportunities to do a speech for him.
Yes.
I'm just not really
in the mood for jokes.
Máx?
Are we still good?
What?
I just feel like you're distracted.
I'm busy with work.
Most of the people here,
with perhaps a strong emphasis
on my friends from the past,
know that, despite the title, I have
never really been a Prince Charming.
Rather, a boy who had dumped the horse
and went to live in the stable himself.
Some had spoken of a messy stable,
but I'll leave that there.
The most unbeneficial thing
about living in a stable
is that you rarely meet a woman there.
So, there I was.
Languishing with my stack of books.
Until, on a clear night, suddenly
a princess
on a black motorcycle appeared
at the gate with, how much? 1100cc?
-1200cc.
-Right.
1200ccs were roaring at the gate.
I said, "You're not getting in."
She said, "Open up."
I opened the gate right away.
Come on in.
And she was looking
for anything but a prince.
Fortunately.
She was looking for someone
to take on the back of her bike
and to ride off with.
And I gratefully
took advantage of that opportunity
and I'm still doing that.
And I hope to keep doing that
for the rest of my life.
Please raise your glass with me now.
Sweetheart,
to you.
To you.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
Cheers. Cheers.
Cheers.
Do you know what fascinates me?
Look, Friso is glad to be rid of it.
I get that. It's kind
of a crappy substitute job after all.
And Lex, of course, he has no choice.
He has to wear that stupid crown.
He has known that all his life.
Bad luck, so be it.
But you?
I mean,
you must be really excited
about that, right?
No, no, no, but I mean,
what do you think is in store there?
Except for a bag of cash, of course.
And what if our Lex
would have been some random prick?
I'm just wondering, right?
Just like, I mean
If Alex would've been a prick
I probably would never have met him.
And that would've been a pity.
Because he's the nicest
and sweetest man that I know.
Hey!
Excuse me.
What an idiot.
Yes, busted!
Hey.
Always fun, right?
Those weddings. Marriages.
Yes, yes.
You say trouwen.
Trouw.
It means faithfulness, right?
Yes.
Yes.
See
I don't think marriage
is about being faithful.
I think it's about trust.
Trusting each other and knowing that
you'll get through everything together,
no matter what.
And being excited about that.
Yes.
Can you hold this for a moment?
I was on my way to the toilet.
-Yes.
-The loo.
0DECEMBER 2, 2004
-Here.
-Thanks.
Are you okay?
-Yes, I'm a bit nauseous, but I'm fine.
-Let me know if it gets worse.
THE PRINCE IS DEAD,
THE PRINCE SPEAKS
People may think I'm a rascal,
but I don't want them to think
that I was no good.
For three years,
in the deepest secrecy,
Prince Bernhard had
nine long conversations
with chief editor Pieter Broertjes
and journalist Jan Tromp,
both from de "Volkskrant" newspaper.
You can't have missed it,
about his six daughters,
about his girlfriends, about his money,
about the relationship
with his wife Queen Juliana,
about the successive prime ministers,
about Lockheed.
Bernhard wanted
to talk about everything.
There was one condition: publication
was only allowed after his interment.
After me, the deluge.
So incredibly selfish.
Welcome, both of you.
And congratulations.
Any congratulations from the court?
-No. We're still waiting for that.
-Heard anything?
-Asshole.
-No, neither.
Looking at the article by "Volkskrant",
it looks a bit like a motto.
Yes, yes.
-Sweetie, we'll be going soon.
-Yes, sure.
-Okay.
-That's why he wanted this interview.
He was frustrated
with the way things were going
and he didn't want to go
to the grave as a
Shall we look for grandma?
Is grandma here?
No.
Where is grandma?
Just call her.
Is she here?
Yes.
Here she is.
Hey.
Amalia.
Shouldn't you be asleep?
Is there anything I can do for you?
I just really don't know
who we've buried.