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The King and Queen of the Netherlands have begun their state visit to Denmark, arriving in Copenhagen this morning. They were welcomed at the Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal of Copenhagen Airport by the entire Danish Royal Family: Queen Margrethe II, Prince Henrik, the Crown Prince Couple, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte with her husband Prince Richard. Warm hugs and big smiles were exchanged by the group, the two … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, The Netherlands | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Fashion, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Margrethe II of Denmark, Order of the Elephant, Order of the House of Orange-Nassau, Order of the Netherlands Lion, Orders, Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt of Denmark, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess Marie of Denmark, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Richard Fürst zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, State Visit, Tiaras | 1 CommentQueen Maxima Launches Money Week 2015
Yesterday, Queen Maxima launched the fifth edition of “Money Week 2015” at the primary school OBS West in Capelle aan den IJssel. The Queen was accompanied by Sander Dekker, State Secretary of Education, Culture and Science. Queen Maxima took part, along with Minister Dakker, in some lectures for students, teachers and parents. During the lectures the Queen spoke about the importance of learning how to manage money. The Queen also … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Children, Education, Finances, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | 1 CommentQueen Maxima Opens the “Máximakanaal”
Today, Thursday March 5, Queen Maxima officially opened the “Máximakanaal” in Den Bosch, North Brabant. At the ceremony were present Ton Rombouts, the Mayor of Den Bosch, Melanie Schultz van Haegen, the Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment, and Jannita Robberse, Chief Engineer and Director of Public Works. The “Maxima Channel” is a new waterway, is 9 km long and connects the South Willemsvaart Canal and Meuse river together. The new channel … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentQueen Maxima at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2015
As the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, Queen Maxima yesterday afternoon, March 2, gave a speech at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. At her arrival at Fira Gran Via where the congress took place, the Queen was welcomed by King Felipe of Spain. The King was there to preside over the inauguration of the congress. Queen Maxima spoke during the session … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, The Netherlands | Tagged Conference, Felipe VI of Spain, Inclusive Finance, Patronage, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Technology | Leave a commentKing Willem-Alexander & Queen Máxima To Visit Canada
The King and Queen of the Netherlands are set to pay a state visit to Canada in May, it was announced earlier today. The couple will travel at the invitation of the Canadian Governor-General, David Johnston, and his wife Sharon. They will be in the country between May 27 and 29. The last Dutch state visit to Canada was in 1988, when the then Queen Beatrix visited. King Willem-Alexander and … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Canada, Governor-General Johnston of Canada, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | Leave a commentDutch Photo Session in Lech
This morning, the Dutch Royal Family attended the traditional photo session in the Austrian skiing resort of Lech. Were present King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, their daughters Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia, Princess Ariane. Prince Beatrix was there as well. The former Queen was in Lech since last week along with Prince Constantin and his family and Princess mabel and her daughters. They were in Lech a week earlier due to the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Austria, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Photo Session, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | 1 CommentKing Willem-Alexander & Queen Máxima in Groningen & Drenthe
On Tuesday, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. The Royal Couple began their visit in Veendam, a town in Groningen. The King and Queen were received in the Veenkoloniaal Museum by the Commissioner of the King in Groningen, Mr Max van den Berg, and the Mayor of Veendam, Mr Sipke Swierstra. They visited the exhibition on the history of the Veenkoloniaal area. Then King … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Agriculture, Education, Environment, Exhibition, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Technology | Leave a commentDutch Royals Enjoy Family Day at ‘Jumping Amsterdam’
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima took their two youngest daughters to the final day of Jumping Amsterdam at the Amsterdam RAI today. Princesses Alexia and Ariane enjoyed the main event of the day, the Grand Prix of Amsterdam, which was won by Dutch rider Willem Greve on the mount Carambole. This year’s competition was the 56th time the event has been staged. The family was joined by the King’s cousin Princess Margarita … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, The Netherlands | Tagged Equestrian, Horses, House of Bourbon-Parma, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Paola ten Cate, Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess Margarita of Bourbon-Parma, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Sport | 2 CommentsRoyals Gather in Poland for Auschwitz Anniversary
Members of several European Royal Families today attended a commemoration service in Poland to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp by Soviet forces. The Kings and Queens of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Crown Princes of Denmark and Norway, the Crown Princess of Sweden and the Hereditary Grand Ducal Couple of Luxembourg were all present at the service, which took place in front of … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands | Tagged Anniversary, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie of Luxembourg, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Holocaust, King Philippe of the Belgians, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Poland, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, World War II | Leave a commentQueen Máxima in London for Inclusive Finance
As Special Advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Inclusive Finance, Queen Máxima was today present at the conference “Financial Inclusion: The Next Move Forward” at the America Square Conference Centre in London. The conference, hosted by HSBC Holdings, Lloyds Banking Group and the Law Society of England and Wales, was focused on the importance of good access to and use of financial services worldwide. In her speech, … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged England, Inclusive Finance, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Working Visit | Leave a commentDutch New Year’s Receptions
On January 13 and 14, the Dutch Royal Family attended the Annual New Year’s Receptions. The first reception took place on Tuesday at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Along with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, Princess Beatrix, Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven were present. The guests of the reception were representatives of Dutch society, Ministers, political leaders and members of organizations dedicated to helping working people. In his … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentDutch Royal Family Presents Prince Claus Award 2014
Earlier this week, on December 10, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima along with Prince Beatrix, Prince Constantijn, Princess Laurentien and Princess Mabel attended the ceremony of the Prince Claus Award at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. This year the award went to Colombian artist and plant expert Abel Rodríguez. Prince Constantijn, as honorary chair of the Prince Claus Fund, presented the award. Mr. Rodriguez received this award for “his knowledge as … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Awards, Culture, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Prince Claus Fund, Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentQueen Máxima Awards Prince Bernhard Cultural Prize
Yesterday, December 1, Queen Máxima presented the Prince Bernard Cultural Prize 2014 at the Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ concert hall in Amsterdam. This year the award went to Johan Simons. Johan Simons, born in Heerjansdam in 1946, is a Dutch theater and opera director and theater intendant. Mr Simons received this award for his outstanding contributions to the theater arts at home and abroad. From January 1 2017, he will be … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Awards, Culture, Prince Bernhard Culture Fund, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Theatre | Leave a commentQueen Maxima Visits China
As a special advocate of the United Nation’s Secretary-General for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA) and at the invitation of the Chinese government, Queen Máxima visited China from November 24 to November 28. On Monday November 24, The Queen met Mr. Alain Noudehou, the UN coordinator in China at the UNDP office in Beijing. In the evening the Queen attended a working dinner at the residence of the Dutch Ambassador … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged China, Education, Inclusive Finance, Patronage, President Xi of China, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Technology, United Nations, Working Visit | 1 CommentDutch Royals Attend MH17 National Memorial
The Dutch monarch and his spouse led mourners today at the national memorial service for victims of the MH17 plane disaster in Amsterdam. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, accompanied by Princess Beatrix, Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven, joined 1,600 relatives and friends of the 298 victims for the service which was held at a capacity RAI Conference Centre. In the glow of 298 candles, the names of all … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Memorial, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | 1 CommentDutch State Visit to South Korea
After their arrival in Seoul, South Korea on Sunday November 2, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started a two-day State Visit on Monday November 3. The visit began in the morning when the Royal Couple went to the Seoul National Cemetery where they laid a wreath and burned incense at the Memorial Tower. The King and Queen were greeted by three South Korean veterans. Then the Dutch King and Queen … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, President Park of South Korea, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, South Korea, State Visit | 1 CommentDutch Monarch Begins State Visit to Japan
The Dutch King and Queen today began their state visit to Japan, which will last until Friday. On hand for the welcoming ceremony at Imperial Palace were Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako. Both Queen Máxima and Crown Princess Masako wore shades of orange – the Queen in a burnt-orange silk dress paired with her signature turban-style headwear, the Crown Princess in a traditional peach … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, The Netherlands | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan, Crown Princess Masako of Japan, Emperor Akihito of Japan, Empress Michiko of Japan, Fashion, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Order of the Chrysanthemum, Order of the House of Orange-Nassau, Order of the Precious Crown, Orders, Prince Akishino of Japan, Princess Kiko of Japan, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit, Tiaras | Leave a commentCanadian Governor-General Visits The Netherlands
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima today received the Governor-General of Canada, David Johnston, in an audience at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. The royal couple posed for photographs with the Governor-General and his wife Sharon, who wore a deep red dress and matching embroidered overcoat. The Queen recycled a bright pink dress with a feature hem, paired with black accessories. This meeting was followed by a meeting with the Dutch … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Audience, Canada, Governor-General Johnston of Canada, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Military, Official Visit, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Prince Maurits of Orange-Nassau, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, World War II | Leave a commentQueen Máxima at the World Food Day Conference
As a special advocate of the United Nations’ Secretary-General for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), Queen Máxima attended on Thursday the World Food Day Conference at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters in Rome. The World Food Day is commemorated every year on October 16, the anniversary of the founding of FAO in 1945. The Queen at her arrival was greeted by Josè Graziano Da Silva, FAO Director-General. This year, … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Conference, Italy, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, United Nations, Working Visit | 3 CommentsSpanish King & Queen Visit the Netherlands
The King and Queen of Spain paid an introductory visit to their Dutch counterparts today, visiting The Hague. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima welcomed King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at Noordeinde Palace, where the two couples greeted each other with friendly hugs and kisses. Obligatory photos were taken, ahead of a private lunch. In the afternoon, King Felipe and Queen Letizia went on to pay a visit to the … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, The Netherlands | Tagged Felipe VI of Spain, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Spanish Proclamation 2014 | Leave a comment