Crown Princess Máxima - Current Events Part 7

[nordishbynature]

I think Amalia is bigger.

But nice photo.

[saphills]

I think it's Alexia in that picture.

[Henri M.]

Yes, it is Princess Máxima and her youngest daughter Princess Alexia.

According to De Telegraaf (see article) there was some excitement in front of the Bronovo Hospital in The Hague: the municipality has placed fences around the hospital. And cars with AA-numberplates have been seen around the hospital.

The Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst denied that the fences were ordered by the Royal House. The municipality of The Hague stated that the fences in front of the hospital have nothing to do with the royal family.

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AA-numberplates are exclusively used by the Royal Household Services.



The Prince and Princess of Orange in the AA 103 followed by security in the AA150

[detta]

Must be Alexia, I'm pretty sure.

[Aurora810]

I've seen the picture and I also think it's Alexia. The little one is walking good but in an unsure manner, IMO. She doesn't seem quite as sure on her feet as Amalia does. But Amalia is older so that's to be expected. But little Alexia has definitely changed. From a far like this she's resembling her older sister more and more.

[corazon]

the photo is great! maxima is for expote in any minute!

[Kelly]

It is Alexia, there is a picture of Maxima and Amalia but that was when Amalia was younger.

[LaChicaMadrilena]

Originally Posted by Henri M.

The Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst denied that the fences were ordered by the Royal House. The municipality of The Hague stated that the fences in front of the hospital have nothing to do with the royal family.

Wow, that sounds quite exciting!

[TLLK]

I still think that this baby will arrive within the next two weeks. I'm glad that the family could enjoy a nice springtime outing together.

[JessRulz]

Gorgeous pic! On the web-log it says that it is Alexia in the photo Maxima looks quite ready to give birth, maybe this week? The fences at the hospital are a good give-away to the anticipated birth date

[marezdote]

Originally Posted by Princess Robijn

ANP had pictures, but because of the mediacode they had to remove them from their site. The newspaper 'Reformatorisch Dagblad' also had a picture, Alexia was walking next to her mother wearing purple.

Why did ANP have to remove the pictures?

[soCal girl]

I can't believe Maxima is still able to walk around let alone stand. She looks like she is about to give birth any second now!

[Henri M.]

Originally Posted by marezdote

Why did ANP have to remove the pictures?

The pictures are in breach with article 3 of the Media Code Royal House:

Article 3
The private lives of members of the Royal House will be respected; that is, they may be confident of being left in peace at times when they are not appearing publicly in one of their official positions. This provision therefore also applies to the members of the Royal House who are still minors (up to and including their years at school and any further periods of education).

The picture was offered to ANP who placed it in their image-bank. But after a call they immediately removed it.

[lucien]

Originally Posted by TLLK

I still think that this baby will arrive within the next two weeks. I'm glad that the family could enjoy a nice springtime outing together.

Maybe even in a week,or a wee bit over.

[bbb]

Originally Posted by corazon

the photo is great! maxima is for expote in any minute!

if you mean explode, i totally agree with you corazon. omg somebody get that princess a chair.

[*SofiaM*]

Beautiful picture of Maxima and Alexia.
Quick question, because I've not long taken an interest in the Dutch royals, can somebody tell me, when the new baby is born will the name be released straight away or do the couple tend keep it quiet for a while?
Thanks

[Empress]

The name is generally released within 3 days officially, but as has happened the last few times, the name was "leaked" slighly before the official ceremony in the "gemeentehuis" or city hall.

[Henri M.]

Originally Posted by ...sOfIa....

Beautiful picture of Maxima and Alexia.
Quick question, because I've not long taken an interest in the Dutch royals, can somebody tell me, when the new baby is born will the name be released straight away or do the couple tend keep it quiet for a while?
Thanks

The two previous times the baby was born on a Sunday and the names were announced on Tuesday:
that was when the Prince registered his daughters at the City Hall.

The Prince registering his daughter Princess Catharina-Amalia
The gentlemen at the left and the right are the premier and the vice-president of the Council of State,
their attendance is needed for the registration of a successor to the throne.

The Prince and the Mayor of The Hague

The Prince meets the press in the City Hall

Princess Catharina-Amalia's birth certificate

[lilytornado]

I agree Máxima looks very big, but springlike with her green coat and happy and lovely. Alexia is getting so big and cute. I hope for a picture of all three children with their parents when the new baby is there. Alexia's hair is really growing long, but of course, she is not a baby anymore.

[Princess Robijn]

Originally Posted by ...sOfIa....

Beautiful picture of Maxima and Alexia.
Quick question, because I've not long taken an interest in the Dutch royals, can somebody tell me, when the new baby is born will the name be released straight away or do the couple tend keep it quiet for a while?
Thanks

They wait 3 days (Within 3 days a baby has to be 'reported' to the state)