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Old 08-24-2007, 09:02 AM
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I would be surprised if there is any British royal present anyway. As Edward, Sophie and Charles are otherwise engaged. The Prince of Orange doesn´t seem to have a lot of contact with the Duke of York or the Princess Royal, so their presence is unlikely (to me).
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Old 08-24-2007, 09:32 AM
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perhaps they may not even invitate all royal houses or specific roles (heirs) in representation, but those who are personal friends of the prince and princess. we don't really know what kind of celebration it may be, but perhaps we are expecting every heir to be there in representation as a very official event, while it can be more laid back and be just a mere meeting of friends, royal and non-royal. i do hope it's a royal affair, but until we know what kind of celebration it may be, we can't really be certain on the guests who will be there...

of course, the fact that they announced a group photo means that some royals will be present for our delight (who would be interested in seeing a personal picture of just the couple's friends?)... :)
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By the daughters, does it mean just Princesses Amalia and Alexia, or will Ariane be there as well?
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By the daughters, does it mean just Princesses Amalia and Alexia, or will Ariane be there as well?
I guess Ariane will be there too (Máxima has to breast feed her)
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Old 08-28-2007, 10:53 AM
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The royal website still doesn´t have any info about this event, apart from the vague remark that the prince will host a birthday party at het Loo on saturday. But no information on the arrival of guests etc, because heaven forbid there will be any spectators! This is a private event and Johan Friso probably threatened not to come if he had to wave and smile.
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Old 08-28-2007, 11:06 AM
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The royal website still doesn´t have any info about this event, apart from the vague remark that the prince will host a birthday party at het Loo on saturday. But no information on the arrival of guests etc, because heaven forbid there will be any spectators! This is a private event and Johan Friso probably threatened not to come if he had to wave and smile.
I have to ask, isn`t Johan Friso popular in Netherland?
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Old 08-28-2007, 11:26 AM
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Well, let's put it this way: there are royals who are more popular than Friso is.

I agree, Marengo. They could be a little bit more open about this. The real fanatics are going to show up at the gates anyway.
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The royal website still doesn´t have any info about this event, apart from the vague remark that the prince will host a birthday party at het Loo on saturday. But no information on the arrival of guests etc, because heaven forbid there will be any spectators! This is a private event and Johan Friso probably threatened not to come if he had to wave and smile.
None of the Scandinavian calendars have anything about attendance at this party yet either, which suggests that it either they're not invited, or of they are, they're treating it as a very private matter. (Perhaps following the birthday boy's lead?)
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None of the Scandinavian calendars have anything about attendance at this party yet either, which suggests that it either they're not invited, or of they are, they're treating it as a very private matter. (Perhaps following the birthday boy's lead?)
My guess is the latter Norwegienne,they've all been invited.
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Old 08-28-2007, 03:43 PM
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My guess is the latter Norwegienne,they've all been invited.
Well Frederiks agenda says he is sailing on a saturday...
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Well Frederiks agenda says he is sailing on a saturday...
Why am I not surprised? (And next tot hat I don't get the impression that Frederik and Willem-Alexander are very close, I think it's more likely that we see the Belgium royals, Victoria and Haakon and Mette-Marit. But let's wait and see. Who knows who will show up.
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Well Frederiks agenda says he is sailing on a saturday...
You scoundrel!

Frederik's agenda is empty,but Maxie's goat is out!
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Well, it isn´t sure at all, his official agenda doesnt say so. But at the CP Mary forum/ATR they said he shedueled a sailing event from august 29 to september 1. Of course he could leave a day earlier and attend the celebrations for his Dutch collegue.

Seriously, Martha-Louise seems to have something planned as well, and the Belgians of course have the celebration for Paola´s 70th birthday on September 2nd.
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:49 PM
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Well, let's just put a little nuance in there and everything's all right: there might be a chance that Frederik is sailing, I think we can all live with that, can't we?

When reading all of your posts I'm really curious who is going to show up. I would be really surprised to see any of the Spanish or the British royals, to be honest. But it all stays in the misty shadows the RVD casts upon us by not telling us. I think it's cruel...
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:51 PM
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Well, it isn´t sure at all, his official agenda doesnt say so. But at the CP Mary forum they said he shedueled a sailing event from august 29 to september 1. Of course he could leave a day earlier and attend the celebrations for his Dutch collegue.

Seriously, Martha-Louise seems to have something planned as well, and the Belgians of course have the celebration for Paola´s 70th birthday on September 2nd.
Again?He sailed the Rolex Farr 40 pre- World Championship last weekend,oh,if he's at it again till the 1st,there's always the odd plane to get you to the party on time,no worries.

I'm sure Philip and Mathilde will be here,they'll be on time for mommy's birthday during lunch on sunday.What I am curious about is,will Felipe and Letizia make it?
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:55 PM
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Well, we have to wait a 3 more days at the maximum before we know. Maxie is right, the RVD is cruel to us royalty watchers but in the end the have some consideration and usually release the guestlist a day or two before the event. Perhaps a reason for releasing it this late is that they are afraid guests will still cancel.
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Old 08-30-2007, 05:05 AM
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