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Dutch King and Queen Regional Visit to the Wadden Islands: Last Day

  May 10, 2023 at 8:33 pm by

Today, Wednesday May 10, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started the second and last day of the regional visit to the Wadden Islands in the municipality and an island of Terschelling. There the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB), a maritime university of applied sciences. Upon the arrival at the institute they were welcomed by the Commissioner of the King, Arno Brok, … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin Regional Visit to the Wadden Islands

  May 9, 2023 at 8:52 pm by

Today, Tuesday May 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started a two-day visit to the Wadden Islands, in the provinces of North Holland and Fryslân.The first stop was in the municipality and island of Texel where the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Museum Kaap Skil, a maritime museum.Accompanied by Corina Hordijk, artistic director of the museum, the King and the Queen toured the museum and toured … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royals attend Remembrance and Liberation Day

  May 5, 2023 at 11:18 pm by

Members of the Dutch Royal Family took part, on May 4 and 5, in the commemorations to mark Remembrance and Liberation Day.Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, on Thursday May 4th, Remembrance Day, attended a memorial service at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the Second World War along with the Prime Minister Mark Rutte.Then, in the presence of members of the government, took place … Continue reading →

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Koningsdag 2023 in Rotterdam

  April 27, 2023 at 8:20 pm by

The Dutch Royal Family has celebrated Koningsdag 2023, the celebration of the monarch’s birthday, in Rotterdam, in the province of South Holland.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and two of their three daughters Princess Catharina-Amalia and Princess Ariane, were joined by Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien, Prince Maurits and Princess Marilène, Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette, Prince Floris and Princess Aimée, Prince Pieter-Christiaan and Princess Anita.Princess Alexia couldn’t attend this year’s … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royals Attend Koningsdag Concert

  April 19, 2023 at 4:50 pm by

Ahead of the upcoming Koningsdag celebrations that will take place on April 27, this evening, Wednesday April 19, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were present at the annual Koningsdag Concert. They were joined by Princess Beatrix, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Ariane and and Princess Laurentien.This year’s concert was held at the Ahoy RTM Stage in Rotterdam.Theme of the concert is: “We are all Kings & Queens!” and the performers … Continue reading →

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State Visit from France to the Netherlands: Last Day

  April 12, 2023 at 6:27 pm by

The second and last day of the State Visit from France started today, Wednesday April 12, with separate agenda for the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron.In the morning King Willem-Alexander and the President paid a visit to the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). There they toured the Quantum Gases & Quantum Information Lab to be informed about … Continue reading →

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State Visit from France to the Netherlands

  April 12, 2023 at 1:14 pm by

At the invitation of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron, started yesterday, Tuesday April 11, a two-day state visit to the Netherlands.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially received the President and the First Lady with a welcoming ceremony held at Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King and the President inspected a guard of honor and the national … Continue reading →

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Queen Máxima in Morocco: March 20 – 22

  March 22, 2023 at 6:09 pm by

As a special advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for inclusive finance for development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima arrived in Casablanca in the afternoon of Monday March 20 for a four-day working visit.Upon her arrival the Queen was welcomed by Said Ahmidouch, Governor of the Casablanca-Settat region.Queen Maxima started the first day in Morocco with field visits in some small business where people purchase essentials. In these small … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Participate in NL DOET 2023

  March 11, 2023 at 10:55 am by

Yesterday, Friday March 10, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the annual National Volunteer Day, NL DOET.The King and the Queen volunteered at the Wijktuin Noordhove community center in Zoetermeer, Western Netherlands. This community center aims “to stimulate, support and guide fellow human beings who are partially or completely ‘outside’ of society, with regard to participation, integration and emancipation based on their individual talents”.The Royal Couple, along … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Slovakia for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

  March 9, 2023 at 10:45 pm by

Today, Tuesday March 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima spent the third and last day of the state visit to Slovakia by visiting the Tatra region, in northeastern Slovakia, accompanied by the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, and her partner Juraj Rizman.The Royal Couple and the Presidential Couple paid a visit to an aid center for Ukrainian refugees in Poprad, a city at the foot of … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to the Slovak Republic: Day Two

  March 8, 2023 at 5:11 pm by

Today, Wednesday March 8, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started their second day in Slovakia by attending a discussion at the presence of Slovak youth held at the National Gallery and focused on gender equality and women’s emancipation on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, was present as well.Then the Royal Couple moved to the Bratislava Castle where they met … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to the Slovak Republic

  March 7, 2023 at 8:49 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Tuesday March 7, a three-day state visit to Slovakia.Upon the arrival in the capital Bratislava, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by President Čaputová and her partner Juraj Rizman in a welcoming ceremony held in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. The King and … Continue reading →

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The Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean Ends in Saba

  February 9, 2023 at 10:13 pm by

Today, Thursday February 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange completed their two-week long official visit to the Caribbean part of the Netherlands by visiting Saba.Upon the arrivat at the J.E. Yrausquin Airport the Royal Couple and the Princess were officially welcomed by the Governor Jonathan Johnson and then they visited the Solar Park, a park with solar panels that provides power to the … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Sint Eustatius

  February 8, 2023 at 6:36 pm by

Today, Wednesday February 8, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Caribbean in Sint Eustatius.Upon the arrival in Oranjestad, the capital of Sint Eustatius, the Royal Couple and the Princess were welcomed by Alida Francis, the Government Commissioner. Then they started a walk through the historic center of Oranjestad during which was also discussed the slavery past and … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Sint Maarten – Last Day

  February 7, 2023 at 9:44 pm by

Today, Tuesday February 7, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the second and last day in Sint Maarten by visiting Fort Amsterdam, a historic fort located on the island. During the visit, accompanied by various experts and guides, they went on a birding expedition in search of the brown pelican and then were informed about history of the fort and the wildlife on … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Sint Maarten – Day One

  February 6, 2023 at 6:40 pm by

Following two day of break, today, Monday February 6, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Carribean in Sint Maarten.Upon the arrival at the Princess Juliana International Airport, the Royal Couple and the Princess were officially welcomed by the new Governor Ajamu Baly and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.Then they visited the airport, which is currently being rebuilt following … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao – Last Day 

  February 3, 2023 at 8:43 pm by

Today, Friday February 3rd, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the third and last day in Curaçao by visiting Landhuis Knip, a former plantation where, in 1795, number of slaves started a revolt. There they attended a performance about the slavery revolt. Then the Royal Couple and the Princess oaid a visit to Hofi Mango, a former sugar plantation that now “a natural park … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao – Day Two

  February 2, 2023 at 8:45 pm by

Today, Thursday February 2nd, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the second day in Curaçao with a walk from Pontjesbrug to Brión Square. During the walk they stopped at the Punda Love Heart sculpture where the King and the Queen, to mark their 21st wedding anniversary, clipped a padlock to the sculpture. Arrived in Brión Square, the King gave the starting signal for the … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao – Day One

  February 2, 2023 at 7:57 am by

Yesterday, Wednesday February 1st, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Carribean in Curaçao where they arrived from Aruba by the station ship Zr.Ms. Holland. During the boat trip the Royal Couple and the Princess were informed about the deployment of the Ministry of Defense in the Caribbean and toured the ship.Upon the arrival in Willemstad, capital of Curaçao, the … Continue reading →

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Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Aruba – Last Day 

  January 31, 2023 at 8:26 pm by

Today, Tuesday January 31, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the second and last day in Aruba by visiting the AriKok National Park. In the park, that covers almost 20% of the island, the Royal Couple and the Princess took an hike and met with junior rangers of the park to talk about its maintenance and management and to be informed about the … Continue reading →

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