Queen Beatrix, Current Events 6 (August 2010 - April 2013)

[lucien]

By invitation of HM The Queen Russia's President Vladimir Poetin will pay a one day official visit to The Netherlands on april 8th on occasion of the start of the The Netherlands - Russia Year.

At present Dutch PM Mark Rutte is on a official visit to Russia by invitation of president Poetin.

http://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?eventid=1406892

courtesy ANP

 

[Dman]

'DE CIRKEL IS ROND' KONINGIN BEATRIX DOET TROONSAFSTAND. - YouTube

 

[lucien]

A special register is opened on the Royal House website to express gratitude to HM Queen Beatrix and convey best wishes to both HM The Queen and the future Royal Couple.

Home - Het Koninklijk Huis

 

[Marengo]

Ludwig Mexel, mayor of Lech, confirmed that Queen Beatrix arrived there today.

Koningin Beatrix in Lech aangekomen - Binnenland | Het laatste nieuws uit Nederland leest u op Telegraaf.nl [binnenland]

 

[lucien]

HM The Queen has send congratulations by telegram to Ireen Wust and Sven Kramer for becoming Champions at the World Championships Allround Speed Skating at Hamar,Norway this past weekend.

 

[lucien]

HM Queen Beatrix will attend the Gala on occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Royal Theater Carré on april 3rd.The Gala was postponed in december due to the sudden death of actor Jeroen Willems who collapsed on the stage there during rehearsals for the jubilee performance.

 

[lucien]

HM hosted a farewell lunch at Huis ten Bosch Palace today for the Ambassador of Greece,HE Mr.John Economides.

On wednesday february 27th HM will receive the Credentials of TE:

The Ambassador of the Republique of Equatorial Guinea:Mr.Carmelo Nvono-Nca

The Ambassador of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Laos,Mrs Manorom Phonseya

The Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania,Dr.Diodorus Buberwa Kamala

Noordeinde Palace.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Beatrix visited, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary, the royal home for old soldiers Bronbeek and the Bronbeek museum today, February 27, 2013.




** ppe gallery ** belga/royalpress gallery ** anp gallery ** dpp gallery: Queen Beatrix attends 150th anniversary of Bronbeek **

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Beatrix attended the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the association Plattelands jongeren (country youth) and the opening of the photo exhibition '100 years of youth volunteering on the countryside Gelderland" in Toldijk today, March 1, 2013.



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[Shelo]

There are also some nice photos here
Queen Beatrix in Toldijk | Royal Hats

 

[iceflower]

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On March 2nd Queen Beatrix has visited the exhibition "Image of Beatrix" at the Paleis Het Loo.



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** anp gallery ** nos.nl: Koningin bezoekt Beeld van Beatrix ** translation **

 

[An Ard Ri]

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On March 2nd Queen Beatrix has visited the exhibition "Image of Beatrix" at the Paleis Het Loo.



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** anp gallery ** nos.nl: Koningin bezoekt Beeld van Beatrix ** translation **

I wonder if Her Majesty had a favourite

 

[lucien]

I wonder if Her Majesty had a favourite

NOS - Koningshuis - Beeld van Beatrix

 

[KittyAtlanta]

Although HM is lovely, she has aged quite a lot in the last year. I do hope retirement makes things easier on her.

 

[Shelo]

I agree- she has aged a lot in the last year. It was so great to see her skiing and active at Lech. I wonder how much Prince Friso's tragedy has affected her health.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Beatrix has attended a meeting on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the High Commissioner on National Minorities in Den Haag today, March 7, 2013.



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** dpp gallery: Queen Beatrix attends anniversary of the high commissioner on national minorities **

 

[iceflower]

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Today, March 12, Queen Beatrix attended the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the European School Bergen.



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** dpp gallery: Queen Beatrix visits European School Bergen **


** gettyimages/zimbio gallery: Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Attends The European School's 50th Anniversary **

 

[lucien]

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Today, March 12, Queen Beatrix attended the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the European School Bergen.



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** gettyimages/zimbio gallery: Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands Attends The European School's 50th Anniversary **

A beaming Queen Beatrix!So great to see,a Prinses Glimlach as always was the case.

 

[iceflower]

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Queen Beatrix attended a jubilee concert to mark the 150th anniversary of the North Dutch Orchestra (NNO) in Groningen today, March 15, 2013.



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[lucien]

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Queen Beatrix attended a jubilee concert to mark the 150th anniversary of the North Dutch Orchestra (NNO) in Groningen today, March 15, 2013.



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When HM arrived and walked to the entrance a bystander yelled long Live The Queen to which HM turned her head to thank and acknowledge the good man but by doing so tripped over the sidewalk and fell flat out.It must have hurt,with her artificial knee,but an Orange Nassau is just that so her face would never show.The mayor of Groningen and some bystanders helped HM immediatly on her feet again,after which HM assured all she was OK and commenced into the building...Goodness,she was lucky.

 

[An Ard Ri]

When HM arrived and walked to the entrance a bystander yelled long Live The Queen to which HM turned her head to thank and acknowledge the good man but by doing so tripped over the sidewalk and fell flat out.It must have hurt,with her artificial knee,but an Orange Nassau is just that so her face would never show.The mayor of Groningen and some bystanders helped HM immediatly on her feet again,after which HM assured all she was OK and commenced into the building...Goodness,she was lucky.

Hope Her Majesty wasn't hurt,that sounds a nasty fall.

 

[iceflower]

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The Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hs wife have been received by Queen Beatrix at Paleis Huis ten Bosch today, March 21, 2013.



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[iceflower]

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Queen Beatrix has opened the jubilee exhibition at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem today, March 22, 2013.



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[lucien]

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Queen Beatrix has opened the jubilee exhibition at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem today, March 22, 2013.



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HM just looks fabulous!!

 

[fairy tale]

Today, Queen Beatrix received Winfried Kretschmann, German Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg and current President of the Bundesrat, for an audience at the Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, March 25, 2013.
PPE gallery PPE Agency
belga gallery BelgaPicture - System error

 

[iceflower]

Here are some pics without watermarks and information about the visit:



** Pic ** zvw.de gallery and article: Kretschmann trifft Königin Beatrix ** translation **


** dpp gallery: Queen Beatrix welcomes Bundesrat President Winfried Kretschmann ** anp gallery **

 

[lucien]

HM added the Cravatte of Distinction to the banner of the Royal Dutch Airforce for their services in Kosovo 1999 at the Royal Military Academy,Breda this afternoon.

PPE Agency


courtesy ppe

 

[An Ard Ri]

HM added the Cravatte of Distinction to the banner of the Royal Dutch Airforce for their services in Kosovo 1999 at the Royal Military Academy,Breda this afternoon.

PPE Agency


courtesy ppe

Her Majesty is well wrapped up against the bitter cold of March 2013!

 

[iceflower]

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The red hat was a real nice blur of colour!


Here are some more pics and two videos:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62ujnrQndO0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-oxVYKrlnM

 

[lucien]

On the eve of sunday april 28th a documentary will be aired on Ned1 called "Beatrix,Portrait of a Queen".The comment in the documentary is provided by HM Queen Beatrix herself.