Constantijn, Laurentien & Family, News, Part 2: Feb. 2005-March 2006 - Page 7

purple_platinum · #**121** 12-08-2005, 10:14 AM

more from brunopress

HRH Princess Laurentien of the The Netherlands opened Friday 2 December in the Beatrixgebouw of the fair in Utrecht the education and handicap market. The market gives information to students, students, parents, docenten and other belangstellenden concerning learn and study with a handicap or chronic sickness.

it's so cute watching Laurentien holding her tummy in front of the children on the 4th pic.

Tina · #**122** 12-31-2005, 04:11 PM

published in Elseviers Magazine (Christmas Issue) in a nice long article about the Princess by Carla Joosten. Photo by Rens Plaschek.

taken from the BeNeLux Royals Message Board

pollyemma · #**123** 12-31-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tina

published in Elseviers Magazine (Christmas Issue) in a nice long article about the Princess by Carla Joosten. Photo by Rens Plaschek.

taken from the BeNeLux Royals Message Board

was the princess interviewed for the article?

liv · #**124** 01-01-2006, 07:19 AM

Laurentien looks better with every year.

**Marengo** · #**125** 01-02-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pollyemma

was the princess interviewed for the article?

I had a peak at the article but I cannot recall for 100% sure if she was or not. I got the impression she was though. The article was very positive and about how she paved the way for Maxima, Mabel. And that she was critisized a lot at court for her choise of clothes. In the beginning she 'lost' herself & friends did not recognise her by the constervative way she dressed but now she is much more relaxed and wears trousers and other creations she likes, which reflect her personality better.

**Marengo** · #**126** 01-19-2006, 06:48 AM

According to dutch journalist hja at the Benelux Royals MB, Constantijn and Laurentien will be present at the baptism of the Lilleprinsen in Denmark this saturday. Although it is always a joy to see them, I am a bit disappointed that Maxima and the PoO aren't going, and I am already fearing the comments on Laurentiens outfit & hat

Siepie · #**127** 01-19-2006, 09:25 AM

I'm kinda disappointed that W-A and Maxima won't be there on Lilleprinsens Christening. Afterall, they are parents of the heir to the throne and so are Mary and Frederik. No offence against Constantijn and Laurentien, but I think it would be more suitable to send Alexander and Maxima over there. And what is it anyway with Alexander and Maxima not (willing) to go to Danmark? First they sent Constantijn en Laurentien to the HcA celebrations to Copenhagen, now they're not going to the Christening...
I certainly hoped that W-A or Maxima would be a godparent. Well, again false hope....:(
Oh like Marengo I think Laurentiens clothing will be disaster again. I'll never forget her clownsuite she wore on the wedding of PC and Anita...It was just horrible.

**Marengo** · #**128** 01-19-2006, 11:04 AM

well, no parents of any heir attended the christenings of Leonor of Spain or of Elisabeth of Belgium, and Amalia had 'only' Phillipe and Mathilde in attendance. I do not thing thre is any fixed protocol about this, every couple wants to do it in the way they like.

Laurentien was an ambassador for the HCA year, so it was only appropriate that she and not Maxima attended the diner and celebrations.

Maxie · #**129** 01-19-2006, 11:51 AM

I think it's lovely that Constantijn and Laurentien are going. :) I'm quite curious what she will wear this time...

purple_platinum · #**130** 01-20-2006, 03:16 AM

from koninklijkhuis.nl

Princess Laurentien reads for on National Voorleesontbijt, 31 January 2006

HRH Princess Laurentien of the the Netherlands will read for the tenth edition of The National Voorleesontbijt in kinderdagverblijf SZK on Tuesday, 31 January.

The gulls nest too sweet lake. The Princess reads together with actor Noah Valentyn for from the picture book of the Year. With The National Voorleesontbijt start De National Voorleesdagen, an annual campaign that directed is on the stimulating of read aloud at toddlers and toddlers., . It is an initiative of Foundation Read and is organized by Foundation CPNB.
This year is the theme ‘film heroes'. Next to Noah Valentyn also actors read and actresses as a Thijs Römer, Birgit Schuurman and Antonie Kamerling for during the breakfast in peuterspeelzalen, kinderdagverblijven, elementary schools and libraries in the country. Next to the film heroes also others are national and local acquaintances to guest as furrow reader. The National Voorleesdagen last 31 January from Tuesday till and with Saturday 11 February 2006.

The kinderdagverblijf SZK The gulls nest true Princess Laurentien and Noah Valentyn read aloud, intended for children of zero until four year, works closely together with a kinderdienstencentrum and a dagopvang for children with a developments arrears. Because of this the children come a natural manner with each other in contact. As well the services center as the peuterspeelgroep make part from of the Foundation Ipse, an organization that a broad package of care and services offers at men with an intellectual limitation in Zuid-Holland (south holland).

19 January 2006

**Marengo** · #**131** 01-20-2006, 04:56 AM

What a funny thing to do a reading breakfast. And she can combine her dutch visit with one to her mother-in-law, who will celebrate her birthday then...

Royalsa · #**132** 01-21-2006, 10:45 AM

Prince Constantijn & princess Laurentien at the christening of the Danish prince Christian (January 21st, 2006)

http://www.anpbeeld.nl/downloadpictu....pp?id=2326533

( Picture without watermark courtesy of DPA - from purple_platinum & a picture from ANP )

kelly9480 · #**133** 01-21-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siepie

I'm kinda disappointed that W-A and Maxima won't be there on Lilleprinsens Christening. Afterall, they are parents of the heir to the throne and so are Mary and Frederik. No offence against Constantijn and Laurentien, but I think it would be more suitable to send Alexander and Maxima over there. And what is it anyway with Alexander and Maxima not (willing) to go to Danmark? First they sent Constantijn en Laurentien to the HcA celebrations to Copenhagen, now they're not going to the Christening...
I certainly hoped that W-A or Maxima would be a godparent. Well, again false hope....:(

We don't know how close WA & Maxima are to the Danes. Laurentien and Constantijn seem friendly with everyone, but they may have different personalities than the other two.

Constantijn and Laurentien should have gone to the HCA celebrations because Laurentien is a HCA Ambassador and very involved with literacy. Neither WA nor Maxima are.

maxima88 · #**134** 01-31-2006, 10:13 AM

Today several well-known Dutch "VIP's" (royalty, politicians, actors...whatever

!) were involved in reading books for children.
As we all know by now, it's Princess Laurentien's pet issue, and so she was up & about rather early this morning.
The pregnant Princess travelled to a city near The Hague, Zoetermeer, where a special day care centre for children with a (mental) handicap were awaiting her.
http://www.anpbeeld.nl/downloadpictu....pp?id=2350098

http://www.anpbeeld.nl/downloadpictu....pp?id=2350095

http://www.anpbeeld.nl/downloadpictu....pp?id=2350074

http://www.anpbeeld.nl/downloadpictu....pp?id=2350085

http://www.anpbeeld.nl/downloadpictu....pp?id=2350090

bbb · #**135** 01-31-2006, 10:37 AM

lovely pictures thanks everyone

leon · #**136** 01-31-2006, 10:39 AM