That is a question about which the Republicof the Marshall Islands- a Micronesiannation of 29low-lying coral atolls-is now seeking expert legal advice.
They are a hard-working couple: Willem-Alexander regularly gives speeches at water conferences, sharing his low-lying nation's centuries of experience battling to stay dry, while soon-to-be Queen Maxima, a former investment banker, has carved out a career as a microfinance expert.