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Ahead of the upcoming Koningsdag celebrations that will take place on April 27, this evening, Wednesday April 19, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were present at the annual Koningsdag Concert. They were joined by Princess Beatrix, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Ariane and and Princess Laurentien.This year’s concert was held at the Ahoy RTM Stage in Rotterdam.Theme of the concert is: “We are all Kings & Queens!” and the performers … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Concert, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Koningsdag, National Day, Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentState Visit from France to the Netherlands: Last Day
The second and last day of the State Visit from France started today, Wednesday April 12, with separate agenda for the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron.In the morning King Willem-Alexander and the President paid a visit to the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). There they toured the Quantum Gases & Quantum Information Lab to be informed about … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Brigitte Trogneux Macron, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, President Macron of France, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | Leave a commentState Visit from France to the Netherlands
At the invitation of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the First Lady, Brigitte Macron, started yesterday, Tuesday April 11, a two-day state visit to the Netherlands.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially received the President and the First Lady with a welcoming ceremony held at Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King and the President inspected a guard of honor and the national … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Brigitte Trogneux Macron, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, President Macron of France, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | Leave a commentQueen Máxima in Morocco: March 20 – 22
As a special advocate of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for inclusive finance for development, Her Majesty Queen Máxima arrived in Casablanca in the afternoon of Monday March 20 for a four-day working visit.Upon her arrival the Queen was welcomed by Said Ahmidouch, Governor of the Casablanca-Settat region.Queen Maxima started the first day in Morocco with field visits in some small business where people purchase essentials. In these small … Continue reading
Posted in Morocco, The Netherlands | Tagged Lalla Meryem of Morocco, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentDutch King and Queen Participate in NL DOET 2023
Yesterday, Friday March 10, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the annual National Volunteer Day, NL DOET.The King and the Queen volunteered at the Wijktuin Noordhove community center in Zoetermeer, Western Netherlands. This community center aims “to stimulate, support and guide fellow human beings who are partially or completely ‘outside’ of society, with regard to participation, integration and emancipation based on their individual talents”.The Royal Couple, along … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, NL DOET, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentLast Day in Slovakia for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
Today, Tuesday March 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima spent the third and last day of the state visit to Slovakia by visiting the Tatra region, in northeastern Slovakia, accompanied by the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, and her partner Juraj Rizman.The Royal Couple and the Presidential Couple paid a visit to an aid center for Ukrainian refugees in Poprad, a city at the foot of … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Slovakia, State Visit | Leave a commentDutch State Visit to the Slovak Republic: Day Two
Today, Wednesday March 8, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started their second day in Slovakia by attending a discussion at the presence of Slovak youth held at the National Gallery and focused on gender equality and women’s emancipation on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, was present as well.Then the Royal Couple moved to the Bratislava Castle where they met … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Slovakia, State Visit | Leave a commentDutch King and Queen Begin State Visit to the Slovak Republic
At the invitation of the President of the President of the Slovak Republic, Zuzana Čaputová, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima started today, Tuesday March 7, a three-day state visit to Slovakia.Upon the arrival in the capital Bratislava, the King and the Queen were officially welcomed by President Čaputová and her partner Juraj Rizman in a welcoming ceremony held in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. The King and … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Slovakia, State Visit | Leave a commentThe Official Visit to the Dutch Caribbean Ends in Saba
Today, Thursday February 9, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange completed their two-week long official visit to the Caribbean part of the Netherlands by visiting Saba.Upon the arrivat at the J.E. Yrausquin Airport the Royal Couple and the Princess were officially welcomed by the Governor Jonathan Johnson and then they visited the Solar Park, a park with solar panels that provides power to the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Sint Eustatius
Today, Wednesday February 8, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Caribbean in Sint Eustatius.Upon the arrival in Oranjestad, the capital of Sint Eustatius, the Royal Couple and the Princess were welcomed by Alida Francis, the Government Commissioner. Then they started a walk through the historic center of Oranjestad during which was also discussed the slavery past and … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Sint Maarten – Last Day
Today, Tuesday February 7, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the second and last day in Sint Maarten by visiting Fort Amsterdam, a historic fort located on the island. During the visit, accompanied by various experts and guides, they went on a birding expedition in search of the brown pelican and then were informed about history of the fort and the wildlife on … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Sint Maarten – Day One
Following two day of break, today, Monday February 6, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Carribean in Sint Maarten.Upon the arrival at the Princess Juliana International Airport, the Royal Couple and the Princess were officially welcomed by the new Governor Ajamu Baly and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.Then they visited the airport, which is currently being rebuilt following … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao – Last Day
Today, Friday February 3rd, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the third and last day in Curaçao by visiting Landhuis Knip, a former plantation where, in 1795, number of slaves started a revolt. There they attended a performance about the slavery revolt. Then the Royal Couple and the Princess oaid a visit to Hofi Mango, a former sugar plantation that now “a natural park … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Curaçao, Governor George-Wout of Curaçao, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao – Day Two
Today, Thursday February 2nd, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the second day in Curaçao with a walk from Pontjesbrug to Brión Square. During the walk they stopped at the Punda Love Heart sculpture where the King and the Queen, to mark their 21st wedding anniversary, clipped a padlock to the sculpture. Arrived in Brión Square, the King gave the starting signal for the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Curaçao, Governor George-Wout of Curaçao, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao – Day One
Yesterday, Wednesday February 1st, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Carribean in Curaçao where they arrived from Aruba by the station ship Zr.Ms. Holland. During the boat trip the Royal Couple and the Princess were informed about the deployment of the Ministry of Defense in the Caribbean and toured the ship.Upon the arrival in Willemstad, capital of Curaçao, the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Curacao, Governor George-Wout of Curaçao, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Aruba – Last Day
Today, Tuesday January 31, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started the second and last day in Aruba by visiting the AriKok National Park. In the park, that covers almost 20% of the island, the Royal Couple and the Princess took an hike and met with junior rangers of the park to talk about its maintenance and management and to be informed about the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Aruba, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean: Aruba – Day One
Following a day of break, today, Monday January 30, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange continued the official visit to the Dutch Carribean in Aruba. The Royal Couple and the Princess were officially welcomed by the Governor, Alfonso Boekhoudt, in a welcoming ceremony held on Wilhelmina Square, in Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. After that, there was a meeting with the presidents of the political groups … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Aruba, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentOfficial Visit to the Dutch Caribbean Begins in Bonaire
On Saturday January 28, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and the Princess of Orange started a two-week long official visit to the Caribbean part of the Netherlands.In the morning the Royal Couple and the Princess were officially welcomed by the Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire, Edison Rijna, in his official residence. Members of the Island Council and the deputies were present as well. Afterwards they paid a visit to the … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Bonaire, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, The Princess of Orange | Leave a commentKing Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima & the Princess of Orange Arrive to the Dutch Caribbean Ahead of Official Visit
On Friday January 27, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, along with the Princess of Orange, arrived in Bonaire ahead of their two-week long visit to the Caribbean part of the Netherlands during which they will visit Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba.Upon the arrival at the Bonaire International Airport, the Royal Couple and the Princess of Orange were officially welcomed by the Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire, … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Aruba, Bonaire, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands | Leave a commentPrincess Laurentien Attends National Reading Breakfast Days 2023
Today, Wednesday January 25, Princess Laurentien was present at the launch of the 20th edition of the National Reading Breakfast Days at the public primary school De Notenkraker in the Hoogvliet district of Rotterdam.At the presence of toddlers and pupils, the Princess read “Maximiliaan Modderman gives a party” , a story about a little boy who is “home alone and is organizing a party for his toy animals”. The book, … Continue reading
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