On June 2, 2021, Queen Maxima of The Netherlands paid a working visit to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam. During the visit, the activities of the orchestra during the corona pandemic, the plans for the future and the various education programs were discussed. Queen Maxima is one of the Honorary Patrons of the Orchestra. The Orchestra was founded in 1976. The objective of the Orchestra is to promote cultural cooperation, unity and friendship among European young people.