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Yesterday, Tuesday October 24, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde paid a visit to the exhibition “Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Urban Projects” held at the ING Art Center in Brussels. The exhibition is a retrospective of the urban projects created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude between 1962 and 2005 and it consists in a selection of about eighty original works – sketches, sketches, collages and models. Christo and Jeanne-Claude were a married couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Exhibition, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentDutch King and Queen Visit the Eemland Region
Today, Tuesday October 24, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima paid a visit to the Eemland Region in the Province of Utrecht. The first stop was in the medieval gate Koppelpoort that is located in the old town of Amersfoort where the Eem river begins. The King and the Queen were welcomed by the mayor of Amersfoort, Lucas Bolsius and Willibrord van Beek, Commissioner of the King in the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | 1 CommentDutch State Visit to Portugal: Day Two
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started their second day in Portugal with a visit at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown in Lisbon. This center, opened in 2011, has laboratories for high-quality biomedical research and an advanced clinic for the treatment of cancer patients. Then the Royal Couple went to the University of Lisbon where they attended a presentation held by the Portuguese and Dutch Foreign Ministers that was focused on … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Concert, Exhibition, Health, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Music, Portugal, President Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | 2 CommentsDutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to Portugal
At the invitation of the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands began today, Tuesday October 10, a three-day state visit to Portugal along with Bert Koenders, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lilianne Ploumen, Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The Royal Couple was officially welcomed by President Rebelo de Sousa in the courtyard of … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Portugal, President Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | 1 CommentQueen Máxima Attends Women Inc. Conference
On Thursday October 5, Queen Máxima attended the conference “Gender & Health” organized by Women Inc. and held at the Rijtuigenloods Center in Amersfoort, in the province of Utrecht. During the conference were introduced the latest developments in research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment in gender sensitive health care. At the event were present physicians, health professionals, policy makers, scientists that signed an agreement in which they declared to remain actively engage … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Conference, Health, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Women's Rights | 1 CommentQueen Maxima Opens the Exhibition “Ten Top Pieces on Tour”
Her Majesty Queen Maxima of The Netherlands opened today, Wednesday October 4, a new exhibition at the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague. “Ten Top Pieces on Tour” is a traveling exhibition with artworks from Rembrandt, Appel, Steen, Monet and Picasso that will be shown on tour in six different museums in the Netherlands every three weeks from 4 October 2017 until 25 March 2018. Starting in the Mauritshuis, the exhibition will … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Art, Exhibition, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | 2 CommentsBelgian King and Queen Visit the Province of Namur
Today, Thursday September 21, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians paid a visit to the Province of Namur. The first stop was in the municipality of Sombreffe where they visited Bébé Bus, a childcare for children from 0 to 3 years that offers support to the parents. This service is active in 30 municipalities of the Province of Namur. The Royal Couple met with the founders of Bébé … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Children, Education, King Philippe of the Belgians, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentPrinsjesdag 2017
On Tuesday September 19, the Dutch Royal Family celebrated the traditional opening of Parliament, Prinsjesdag. King Willem-Alexander was joined by his wife, Queen Máxima, his brother Prince Constantijn and his sister-in-law, Princess Laurentien. The Dutch Royals left Noordeinde Palace at around 13:00 heading to the Knight’s Hall in the Glass Carriage through the streets of The Hague. Princess Beatrix saw the procession of the carriages from the window of the Royal … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Parliament, Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, Prinsjesdag, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentLast Day in Italy for the Dutch Royal Couple
Today, Friday June 23, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima spent the last day of the state visit in Milan. In the morning the Royal Couple visited the Rosanna Orlandi Gallery that was founded in 2002 by Rosanna Orlandi, an Italian designer and talent scout. In the gallery are working Dutch and international designers. Afterwards the King and the Queen went to the La Triennale Design Museum where took place … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Conference, Italy, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Museum, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit, Sustainability, Water | Leave a commentDutch-Italian State Visit Heads To Palermo
On their second day of their state visit to Italy, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima went to Palermo, Sicily, in the south of the country. Upon their arrival the Royal Couple was received by the Mayor of Palermo, Leoluca Orlando, in Quattro Canti, an octagonal Baroque square in the city centre. Then, walking through the street of the city, the King and Queen, accompanied by the Mayor, visited Palazzo delle Acquile, … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, The Netherlands | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Concert, House of Bourbon-Parma, Italy, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Music, President Mattarella of Italy, Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma, Princess Christina of the Netherlands, Princess Viktória of Bourbon-Parma, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | 1 CommentDutch King and Queen Kick-Off Italian State Visit
At the invitation of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands, started today, Tuesday June 20, a four-day state visit to Italy along with Bert Koenders, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development. Upon their arrival at the airport of Ciampino, the King and Queen were officially welcomed by President Mattarella and his … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, The Netherlands | Tagged House of Bourbon-Parma, Italy, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, President Mattarella of Italy, Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma, Princess Viktória of Bourbon-Parma, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | Leave a commentA Busy Day for Magenta Máxima
This morning, Tuesday June 13, Her Majesty Queen Máxima was in the town of Nieuw-Buinen, in the province of Drenthe, to launch the 12th edition of “Neighbour’s Day” that this year will take place on September 23 throughout the Netherlands. “Neighbour’s Day” is a project supported by The Oranje Fonds that promotes the socialization between neighbours with many different activities like joint breakfast, sports, games or taking care of neighborhood … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Anniversary, Flower Baptism, Patronage, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Social Issues, The Oranje Fonds | Leave a commentQueen Mathilde Attends European Development Days 2017
Today, Wednesday June 7, Queen Mathilde was present at the opening ceremony of European Development Days (EDD) 2017 at the cultural center Tour & Taxis in Brussels. The theme of the 11th edition of European Development Days is “Investing in Development”. The forum, organized by the European Commission, aims to bring together the development community with debates, panels, and special events in order to share ideas, experiences, innovative solutions to the world … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Conference, Patronage, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | Leave a commentQueen Máxima in Vietnam: May 30-June 1
As special advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Inclusive Finance for Development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima paid a three-day visit to Vietnam from Tuesday May 30 to Friday June 1. Upon her arrival in Vietnam on Tuesday, the Queen went to the provincial town of Da Lat where she visited farms that are participating in the development project “Horti Da Lat”. The project, supported by the Dutch bank … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Agriculture, Audience, Inclusive Finance, Patronage, President Quang of Vietnam, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, United Nations, Vietnam, Working Visit | 1 CommentKing Philippe and Queen Mathilde Meet The President of The United States
This afternoon, Wednesday May 24, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde received the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his wife the First Lady, Melania Trump, at the Royal Palace in Brussels. The Royal Couple and the Presidential Couple posed for official photos and then a private audience took place. The President of the United States is currently in Europe to meet with European leaders and European … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Audience, King Philippe of the Belgians, Melania Trump, Official Visit, President Trump of the United States, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, United States of America | 2 CommentsKing Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Host Lunch for Mozambican President
Today, Friday May 19, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima received the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, and his wife Isaura Nyusi who are currently on an official visit to the Netherlands. The President and First Lady were officially welcomed with a welcoming ceremony held in the courtyard of the Palace Noordeinde in The Hague. The King and the President inspected a guard of honour and the national anthems were played. … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Mozambique, Official Visit, President Nyusi of Mozambique, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentDutch Royals At “Appeltjes van Oranje 2017”
This morning, Thursday May 18, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, along with Princess Beatrix, attended the “Appeltjes van Oranje 2017” award ceremony held at the Palace Nooreinde in The Hague. The theme of this year’s award was “Strong Kids”, focused on vulnerable children. The winners of “Appeltjes van Oranje 2017” were the foundation Ervaringsmaatjes of the Stichting Informele Zorg (SIZ) from Twente that is taking care of people with vulnerability; the foundation Buurtgezinnen.nl from the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Awards, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Patronage, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Oranje Fonds | Leave a commentPrincess Margriet and Princess Laurentien Attend ECF Princess Margriet Awards 2017
Last Tuesday, May 9, Princess Margriet and Princess Laurentien was present at the European Cultural Foundation Princess Margriet Awards 2017 held at the music venue and cultural center Paradiso in Amsterdam. The laureates of the 2017 edition were: the literary writer and columnist Aslı Erdoğan from Istanbul; the novelist, orientalist scholar and journalist Navid Kermani from Cologne; the saxophonist and composer Luc Mishalle from Brussels and the visual artist Marina … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Awards, Culture, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands | Leave a commentDutch Royals Mark Remembrance and Liberation Days
Members of the Dutch Royal Family took part, on May 4 and 5, in the commemorations to mark Remembrance and Liberation Day. On Thursday, Remembrance Day, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended a memorial service at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the Second World War along with the Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Then, in the presence of members of the government, took place the wreath-laying ceremony … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Concert, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Liberation Day, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Prince Pieter-Christiaan of Orange-Nassau, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Remembrance Day, World War II | 1 CommentQueen Mathilde Presents “Queen Mathilde Prize” 2017
Today, May 4, Her Majesty Queen Mathilde handed out the “Queen Mathilde Prize” 2017 in a ceremony held at the royal Palace in Brussels. The theme of this year was “Music Connects”, dedicated to the importance of the music among children and vulnerable young people. The award went to the musical association Watermusic of Ostend that presented to the jury of the prize a project called “Crossing Music”. For this project, children … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium | Tagged Awards, Children, Music, Queen Mathilde of the Belgians | 1 Comment