King Willem-Alexander, Current Events Part 1 (May 2013 - October 2017)

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H.M.The King receives Dr Jan EJ Daalder sworn. Mr. Daalder who was appointed councilor in the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State.

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[An Ard Ri]

H.M.The King receives the President of the Ukraine at Eikenhorst in Wassenaar on November 26th.

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[An Ard Ri]

H.M.The King hosts an audience with President Martin Schulz and the chairmen of the European Parliament at palace Noordeinde in The Hague.


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[iceflower]

Today, December 7, King Wille-Alexander has made a working visit to the wind tunnel of the Foundation for German-Dutch Wind Tunnels in Marknesse:



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** koninklijkhuis.nl: Koning bij test Chinees passagiersvliegtuig in windtunnel in Marknesse ** translation **

 

[iceflower]

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The Ambassadors of Finland and Montenegro (1) have been received by King Willem-Alexander today, December 9:



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[An Ard Ri]

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The Ambassadors of Finland and Montenegro (1) have been received by King Willem-Alexander today, December 9:



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[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander made a working visit to the Thermion health centre in Nijmegen today, December 10:



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** koninklijkhuis.nl: Koning brengt werkbezoek aan gezondheidscentrum Thermion Nijmegen ** translation **

 

[An Ard Ri]

H.M.The King attended a parade from Marine Corps in Rotterdam.

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[Duc_et_Pair]

Impressive parade. That Admiral's uniform looks splendid.

 

[iceflower]

Indeed, eye-catching although Máxima wasn't there - that's quite rare..



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[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander swore in new judges for the Supreme Court of the Netherlands today, December 16:



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[Duc_et_Pair]

There are a lot Investitures by the King himself. From new Judges to new Ministers. From new Governors to new Auditors for the Auditory Chamber... I think King Willem-Alexander has the most of this sort of meetings. I have never heard the Belgian King investing a new magistrate or Queen Elizabeth taking the Oath from new Ambassadors.

 

[Lee-Z]

There are a lot Investitures by the King himself. From new Judges to new Ministers. From new Governors to new Auditors for the Auditory Chamber... I think King Willem-Alexander has the most of this sort of meetings. I have never heard the Belgian King investing a new magistrate or Queen Elizabeth taking the Oath from new Ambassadors.

you mean like this?
New ambassadors to the Benelux countries - Diplomat magazine : Diplomat magazine

 

[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander visited the NATO headquarters in Brussels and the military headquarters "Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe" (SHAPE) in Mons today, December 17:


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[lucien]

HM The King delivered his Christmas speech.

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[Rudolph]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFaCxw34CRI

 

[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander received the Ambassadors of Haiti and Mali today, January 6:


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[EMB]

King visits refugee center in Ter Apel

 

[An Ard Ri]

King visits refugee center in Ter Apel

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[iceflower]

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Here are some more pics and information about the King's visit today:



** refdag.nl: Koning bezoekt Ter Apel met Dijkhoff (fotoserie) ** translation **

 

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, January 19, King Willem-Alexander has received the new chairwoman of the House of Representatives at Eikenhorst:



** anp gallery ** koninklijkhuis.nl: Koning ontvangt voorzitter Tweede Kamer ** translation **


Today, January 20, King Willem-Alexander swore in new members of the state council an received the ambassadors of Congo and Iraq:



** anp gallery 1** anp gallery 2** Koning beëdigt staatsraden in buitengewone dienst ** translation **

 

[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander today, January 21, attended the final part of the NOS conference "Journalism on Demand" in Utrecht. The conference marks the 60th anniversary of the NOS news.



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[Duc_et_Pair]

It has pleased His Majesty The King, Grandmaster of the Militaire Willems-Orde, to bestow that highest decoration for brave gallantry to the Korps Commandotroepen, for their extraordinary deployment in war in Afghanistan.

In 2006 Queen Beatrix decorated a Polish Parachutist Regiment for its role in the Liberation of the Netherlands during the Operation Market Garden in 1944. The decoration is added to the regimental standard, see picture.

The ceremony in which the King will award the Korps Commandotroepen with this exceptional honour will take place on March 15th and will take place on the Binnenhof (Inner Court) in The Hague. See picture of this ceremony: picture.

 

[lucien]

It has pleased His Majesty The King, Grandmaster of the Militaire Willems-Orde, to bestow that highest decoration for brave gallantry to the Korps Commandotroepen, for their extraordinary deployment in war in Afghanistan.

In 2006 Queen Beatrix decorated a Polish Parachutist Regiment for its role in the Liberation of the Netherlands during the Operation Market Garden in 1944. The decoration is added to the regimental standard, see picture.

The ceremony in which the King will award the Korps Commandotroepen with this exceptional honour will take place on March 15th and will take place on the Binnenhof (Inner Court) in The Hague. See picture of this ceremony: picture.

Well deserved,exceptional conduct in exceptional situations!Bravo!

 

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, February 11, King Willem-Alexander made a working visit to schools in Oegstgeest and Leiden. He was accompanied by State Secretary Dekker as it was part of a series of working visits with Secretaries of State who show the scope of their ministries.



** koninklijkhuis.nl: Koning met staatssecretaris Dekker op werkbezoek over passend onderwijs ** translation **



And today, February 12, the King opened the exhibition "Hieronymus Bosch - Visions of a genius" at the Noordbrabants Museum in 's-Hertogenbosch:


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[Duc_et_Pair]

The King does not look healthy. He really needs to loose some 10 kilos. He has really blown up. This while his spouse, Queen Máxima, succesfully stays so slim. Really, the King is only in the third year of his kingship. If he wants to be King for -let us say- three decades, I hope he keeps some representativity in his appearance.

In March the King will wear an uniform again for the ceremony to award the Militaire Willems-Orde to the Korps Commandotroepen. Such an overweight man in a military uniform is no sight. I really hope he (or his environment: the Queen?) take action.

 

[lucien]

The King does not look healthy. He really needs to loose some 10 kilos. He has really blown up. This while his spouse, Queen Máxima, succesfully stays so slim. Really, the King is only in the third year of his kingship. If he wants to be King for -let us say- three decades, I hope he keeps some representativity in his appearance.

In March the King will wear an uniform again for the ceremony to award the Militaire Willems-Orde to the Korps Commandotroepen. Such an overweight man in a military uniform is no sight. I really hope he (or his environment: the Queen?) take action.

Oh please H,stop this nonsense...thank you!

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Oh please H,stop this nonsense...thank you!

I don't think the health of the King is "nonsense". I only speak out my hope that he keeps his weight under control. In my book that is no "nonsense" but something very serious. For everyone. King or no King.

 

[Ilse]

He looks fine to me!

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

He looks fine to me!

I think he needs a break. The King looks tired and seems to have acquired weight: picture.

The Opening the Jheronimus Bosch Year in the Cathedral was a very serious but also a beautiful ceremony I must say. I just saw it on the NPO app.