200 Years of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: 2013-2015

[carlota]

Maxima looks grandiose!


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[queenofcelts]

Have I understood correctly? They were listening to andre rieu?

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Have I understood correctly? They were listening to andre rieu?

No, that was a missed chance. It was just one of the various celebrations in various cities. There was a short program with music, dance and art (fashion) and then a symposium. The royal guests then mingled on a gastronomic festival in the city, that was the plan.

Queen Máxima and the partner of the German president: http://d3mi0kjorayujs.cloudfront.ne...e5c2d505620140830-1028-7y8cc-0.JPG?1409420666

Grand Duke Henri enjoys some food: http://d3mi0kjorayujs.cloudfront.ne...ac0fbc320140830-1028-1ly5t6k-0.JPG?1409420647

 

[Mbruno]

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Of course there has been a fair amount of critisism on the celebrations, especially among historians - since the comittee forgets the shortlived kingdom of Holland under Louis Napoleon.
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The "Kingdom of Holland" was a puppet regime installed by a foreign power that had invaded and occupied the Low Countries. It would be odd to celebrate it considering that the modern Kingdom of the Netherlands under the House of Orange-Nassau was born precisely out of the struggle to free the country from French occupation.

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Anyway, it was nice to see the Benelux monarchs all together. It seems the Dutch king has a new hairstyle.
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Belgium was originally part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Luxembourg, although not technically part of the kingdom, was nonetheless in personal union with it. It makes sense then that the neighboring BENELUX sovereigns should attend the ceremony.

 

[Al_bina]

https://ru-royalty.livejournal.com/2423783.html#comments

The above link contains photos from celebrations of the 200-year anniversary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Maastricht.

 

[SElizabeth]

In the PPE Gallery of pictures, Max is hungry, she is putting food in her mouth like she is starving.............. and I bet that is really great food, wish I had some of that.......

Max looks so beautiful, I love her dress and want some of that fabric so I can make a dress for me........just gorgeous. MT, she is pretty in that shade of green, nice color on her, yet she needs to just stop the calories at some point. Mathilda, that hat is still broken and damaged and not a good hat if that is what it's called. Love her dress, not the hat. Men, the same as usual, nothing different............

 

[grevinnan]

In the PPE Gallery of pictures, Max is hungry, she is putting food in her mouth like she is starving.............. and I bet that is really great food, wish I had some of that.......

Max looks so beautiful, I love her dress and want some of that fabric so I can make a dress for me........just gorgeous. MT, she is pretty in that shade of green, nice color on her, yet she needs to just stop the calories at some point. Mathilda, that hat is still broken and damaged and not a good hat if that is what it's called. Love her dress, not the hat. Men, the same as usual, nothing different............

Max?? Why not call Queen Mathilde "Mat" then? Made up names for people whether royal or not is rude.

 

[Marengo]

A summary from the NOS, with the highlights of the visit:

NOS 200 jaar koninkrijk Maastricht gemist? Kijk het op npo.nl - NPO

The arrival of the royals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhP2pA2LP7c

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

In the PPE Gallery of pictures, Max is hungry, she is putting food in her mouth like she is starving.............. and I bet that is really great food, wish I had some of that.......

Max looks so beautiful, I love her dress and want some of that fabric so I can make a dress for me........just gorgeous. MT, she is pretty in that shade of green, nice color on her, yet she needs to just stop the calories at some point. Mathilda, that hat is still broken and damaged and not a good hat if that is what it's called. Love her dress, not the hat. Men, the same as usual, nothing different............

There was an enthusiast reception of the royals at the Preuvenemint (the Fête Gastronomique) at the Vrijthof square. Here a picture of Queen Máxima mingling with the public:
http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...s/cb24e81b0b3b0aa7565b6dae86804c1d-header.jpg

Apparently the royal company was welcomed in the pavillion of the Struys Commitee, the organisators of the event, named to the centuries old café In Den Ouden Vogelstruys (In Ye Olde Ostrich Bird) where the idea of an annual Fête Gastronomique was born. See picture of that café http://www.mediapersoon.nl/.cm4all/iproc.php/voorbeelden/image.jpeg/scale_584_0;donotenlarge/

There were specialities as Merengue Máxima...

Queen Mathilde, Mrs Bijleveld (chair of the organizing commitee 200 Years Kingdom) and President Gauck pick some food: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...tos/01502c342f4c41c8d023238a4d1c6231-full.jpg

His Majesty says "Santé!": http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...tos/cf289a4ad83ab83e41f31ecfd8dc76e7-full.jpg

Queen Mathilde and the Dutch foreign minister listening to one of the gastronomic entrepreneurs on the Fête: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...tos/763b395588626a138eaa3027f05d2388-full.jpg

Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander were given a voucher for the Fête Gastronomique: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...tos/6ba33fb13d772b00b60b16ab99e184d5-full.jpg

Grand Duke Henri
Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
Frau Daniela Schat
Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck
King Willem-Alexander
Queen Máxima
King Philippe
Queen Mathilde
posing together on the Fête Gastronomique: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...tos/7338f0152247b1b52bde48959cc6f41b-full.jpg

The King and Queen receiving some gifts: http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/p...tos/63213f2b094f93ad87664fad0f4ba92f-full.jpg

 

[Fanvanmaxima]

Last Saturday

Fan van Máxima » Viering 200 jaar koninkrijk in Maastricht

 

[Marengo]

At RTL boulevard it was noted that all three monarchs who were present and who rule over the territory that was handed to Willem I after the Napoleontic wars, actually all descend from that same king. The presentor also remarked how the royals seem to know each other very well - not surprising of course- and that it seemed a meeting of old friends.

I wonder why the German president was invited, perhaps because parts of the country used to belong to the German Bund when the kingdom started? If it is for historical connections: the West used to be much 'closer' to Britain and it was Britain who actually took the initiative to unite the Northern and Southern Netherlands and make it a kingdom.

The German president gave a rather nice speech, and when he finished, he received a hug from the king and a kiss from the queen. The president also referred to the MH17 attack.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Yes, the Dukedom of Limbourg as well the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg were memberstates of the German Bund. The King of the Netherlands was also Duke of Limbourg resp. Grand Duke of Luxembourg. I am not sure that was the reason for the invitation of the German President.

Another reason can be that the Benelux and Germany are in the stream area of the Meuse river, which crosses Maastricht (Mosa ad Trajectam) but then the President of France should have been in Maastricht as well.

 

[Lee-Z]

Germany is the biggest trading partner and both countries have ties that go back for centuries on political, cultural and scientific areas.
That was the reason mr. Gauck was keynote speaker at the international congres that was organized on 30 aug; the royal guests attended the congres
https://www.200jaarkoninkrijk.nl/magazine-editie-07/hello-world-300814

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more pics of the celebrations in Maastricht:



** pm: Maxima rayonne pour le bicentenaire des Pays-Bas **


** dpp gallery: Benelux royals celebrate 200 years Kingdom of The Netherlands **


** pp: Défilé de têtes couronnées à Maastricht : un bien joyeux bicentenaire ! **

 

[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima attended the festival "Long Live the Club", a festival celebrating the right of freedom of assembly and association in Zwolle today, April 25:



** anp gallery ** belga ** ppe gallery **


** robinutrecht.photoshelter.com gallery **


** dpp: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at festival Long Live the Club **


** gettyimages/zimbio: Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands Attend 200 Year Kingdom Celebrations **

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=719I3vpxmwU

 

[royalfanvivian]

After the King Games , there stood before the royal couple again today a visit full of sports on the program. Under the slogan 'Long live the club was organized a party in Zwolle by the National Committee 200 years Kingdom in cooperation with the Orange Fund, NOC * NSF, Zwolle city and province of Overijssel.

Royal couple at festival 'Long Live Club' in Zwolle

 

[Fanvanmaxima]

The pictures I took today

Fan van Máxima » Koningspaar bij Lang Leve de Club

 

[An Ard Ri]

Members of the Dutch Royal family attend at the Carre theater for the final celebrations of 200 years Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amsterdam.

PPE

PPE Agency

 

[iceflower]

How nice that more members of the family attended the closing event - their attendance hadn't been announced..



** robinutrecht.photoshelter.com gallery ** gettyimages gallery ** anp gallery ** belga **


** zimbio/gettyimages: Dutch Royal Family Attends Final Celebrations 200 Years Kingdom of the Netherlands **

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I was impressed by the diamond earhangers worn by Princess Irene. Wowza, carat power!

 

[eya]

I was impressed overall by the princess Irene. The most elegant presence of the evening.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

No that was Princess Beatrix in my opinion, very, very glittering. The picture does no justice, on TV it was very glitzy and glammy and the citrine earrings and broche were impressive too.

 

[maria-olivia]

Sorry, I did not see Princess Irene and her crts ?

 

[Mbruno]

Members of the Dutch Royal family attend at the Carre theater for the final celebrations of 200 years Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amsterdam.

PPE

PPE Agency

Princess Irene looks really nice. She's always been the most attractive of Queen Juliana's daughters anyway, at least IMHO.

 

[Ilse]

2015-09-26 afsluiting 200 jaar koninkrijk te Amsterdam - Royal Nature Press
Royal Press Europe - Royal Photoagency - © Albert Nieboer & Albert Philip van der Werf

 

[An Ard Ri]

I was impressed overall by the princess Irene. The most elegant presence of the evening.

Princess Irene was the best dressed Princess at the event,its great to see her at an official event with the family.

 

[carlota]

it's great to see all the family out and about, including mabel, who is looking great!