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King Willem-Alexander Calls for Bridging Differences in Christmas Speech

  December 25, 2023 at 8:40 am by

If the major world problems exceed our strength, we can at least ensure that we live together peacefully in our own country. King Willem-Alexander said this on Monday in his annual Christmas speech fromthe White dining room of Daniel Marot in Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. In his Christmas speech, the king emphasized several times the importance of bridging differences. He believes that “a hard culture of settlement … Continue reading →

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State Visit from South Korea President to the Netherlands: Last Day

  December 14, 2023 at 4:51 pm by

The second and last day of the State Visit from South Korea started today, Wednesday December 13, with several institutional meeting.President Yoon Suk Yeol met with the chairman of the Senate, Jan Anthonie Bruijn and Raymond de Roon, acting chairman of the House of Representatives.The President was also received by the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, at the Binnenhof where took place a meeting focused on “the partnership between the … Continue reading →

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South Korea President Begins State Visit to the Netherlands

  December 12, 2023 at 6:03 pm by

At the invitation of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, and the First Lady, Mrs Kim Keon Hee, started today, Tuesday December 12, 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 … Continue reading →

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The Dutch State Visit to South Africa Ends in Cape Town

  October 20, 2023 at 9:15 pm by

Today, Friday October 20, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started the third and last day in South Africa by visiting Cape Town where they were received by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and his wife and the mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Slave Lodge, a South African social history museum, to attend performances about the history … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to South Africa – Day Two

  October 19, 2023 at 2:34 pm by

On the second day of the state visit, today Thursday October 20, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were officially welcomed by the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, in a ceremony held in the courtyard of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.The King and the President inspected the guard of honour and the national anthems were played. Inside the building took place a meeting at the presence … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to South Africa

  October 18, 2023 at 7:49 pm by

At the invitation of the President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Wednesday October 18, a three-day state visit to South Africa.Upon the arrival in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital, the King and the Queen were greeted by South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor.Then the Royal Couple paid a visit to the Blesbokspruit Wetland Reserve to be informed about the … Continue reading →

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Dutch Royals attend ”Appeltjes van Oranje 2023”

  October 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm by

Today, Wednesday October 4, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, along with Princess Beatrix attended the “Appeltjes van Oranje 2023” award ceremony at Palace Nooreinde in The Hague.The theme of this year’s award was: “Bridge builders in the neighborhood”, focused on the social relationships in neighborhoods.The winners of “Appeltjes van Oranje 2023” were: “Vadercentrum Adam”, a center “where men, women, the elderly and young people can go every day … Continue reading →

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Prinsjesdag 2023 

  September 19, 2023 at 6:32 pm by

Today, Tuesday September 19, the Dutch Royal Family has celebrated the traditional opening of Parliament, Prinsjesdag. King Willem-Alexander was joined by his wife, Queen Máxima, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Prince Constantijn and his sister-in-law, Princess Laurentien. This year’s Prinsjesdag was marked by the debut of Princess Alexia who was present at the event for the first time. Due to the renovation of the Binnenhof, the usual location of the event, … Continue reading →

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Dutch Summer Photo Session on Zuiderstrand beach

  June 30, 2023 at 9:23 pm by

Today, Friday June 30, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima posed for their annual summer photo session. The King and the Queen, accompanied by their three daughters, Princesses Catharina-Amalia, Alexia and Ariane, posed at the Zuiderstrand beach, in The Hague. At this year’s photosession was also present Mambo, the family’s dog.The King, the Queen and the Princesses posed for the photos in different combinations, not only all the family together but … Continue reading →

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

  June 22, 2023 at 6:04 pm by

Today, Thursday March 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started the third and last day of the state visit to Belgium in Leuven, a city in the province of Flemish Brabant.The Royal Couple, accompanied by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, paid a visit to the headquarter of Imec, an international research and development center for chip technology founded in 1984. The Royal Couples toured the facility … Continue reading →

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Dutch State Visit to Belgium: Day Two

  June 22, 2023 at 5:07 am by

Yesterday, Wednesday June 21, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started their second day in Belgium by attending the first edition of the Climate Tech Forum accompanied by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. The forum, hosted by the Dutch Embassy in Belgium and the Dutch Consulate General, was attended by representatives from the public institutions.Following the plenary session the Royal Couples toured an innovation market where Belgian-Dutch … Continue reading →

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Dutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to Belgium

  June 21, 2023 at 3:47 am by

At the invitation of His Majesty the King of the Belgian, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Tuesday June 20, a three-day state visit to Belgium.Following the arrival at the Brussels-South railway station, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde with a ceremony held in the courtyard in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels.During the welcoming ceremony … Continue reading →

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Princesses Leonor and Alexia Graduate from UWC Atlantic College

  May 21, 2023 at 11:21 am by

Yesterday, Saturday May 20, the Princess of Asturias, eldest daughter of Their Majesties King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Alexia, the second daughter of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, graduated from the United World College of the Atlantic (UWC Atlantic College) in Llantwit Major in Wales after they finished the exams for the International Baccalaureate.At the graduation ceremony, the traditional Leavers Celebration, … Continue reading →

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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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