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02-22-2012, 06:46 AM
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I have removed several posts which had nothing to do with anything related to this thread. Please try and stay on topic.
Also, the Dutch mods would like to ask everyone to keep their attitudes in check - we understand that this thread is an emotional one, but please, there is no need for arguments.
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02-22-2012, 06:49 AM
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Just one question how far away is the hospital in Innsbruck from Lech? I was wondering why the family or at least Princess Mabel and the Queen simply don't stay somewhere close to the hospital so that they avoid travelling time. But maybe I am mistaken and the distance is not that far or other reasons like keeping the kids occupied or because of security reasons played a master role as well.
I truely hope that the prince will get better soon.
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The trip between Lech and Innsbruck takes an hour and a half.
The most logical reason for Mabel and Beatrix to stay in Lech is that is where their family is - the people who can give them support. And as they have all eight children there in Lech, it would be make a difficult situation worse on the children if Mabel and Beatrix were to disappear for several days on end staying in Innsbruck. This way, the children - more specifically Luana and Zaria - still have semblance of a routine.
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02-22-2012, 06:51 AM
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The trip between Lech and Innsbruck takes an hour and a half.
The most logical reason for Mabel and Beatrix to stay in Lech is that is where their family is - the people who can give them support. And as they have all eight children there in Lech, it would be make a difficult situation worse on the children if Mabel and Beatrix were to disappear for several days on end staying in Innsbruck. This way, the children - more specifically Luana and Zaria - still have semblance of a routine.
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Thank you, JessRulz.
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02-22-2012, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Naggi
Just one question how far away is the hospital in Innsbruck from Lech? I was wondering why the family or at least Princess Mabel and the Queen simply don't stay somewhere close to the hospital so that they avoid travelling time. But maybe I am mistaken and the distance is not that far or other reasons like keeping the kids occupied or because of security reasons played a master role as well.
I truely hope that the prince will get better soon.
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It is 130 km from Lech to Innsbruck,about a two hours drive through the Alps.HM and the Princess wish to stay close to the children,to maintain a as normal as possible stay for them too,and ofcourse it is very important to have the whole family together at one point at this time,it helps cope.
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02-22-2012, 06:53 AM
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I had no idea it was such a long commute each way! Does Mabel usually visit once each day? I'm sure the hospital has extremely strict visitation policies in these cases for loved one's protection, as well as other patients in their care?
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02-22-2012, 06:57 AM
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I had no it was such a long commute each way! Does Mabel usually visit once each day? I'm sure the hospital has strict visitation policies in these cases for loved ones protection, as well as other patients in their care?
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Twice a day,in the morning with HM,in the evening with other members of the family,or like last night with Prince Constantijn and dear friend Florian Moosbrugger.In between she is with her children and HM.
The hospital requested earlyer this week to minimize the amount of visitors for Friso.In similar cases only two at most at the time are admitted at the bedside.
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02-22-2012, 06:58 AM
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It is 130 km from Lech to Innsbruck,about a two hours drive through the Alps.HM and the Princess wish to stay close to the children,to maintain a as normal as possible stay for them too,and ofcourse it is very important to have the whole family together at one point at this time,it helps cope.
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Plus it is a comfortable and known environment for the family. There are some good hotels at Innsbruck but it's not as convenient as their known holiday home for so many years. Compared to that the drive is not so bad. And from Landeck onwards it's the motorway anyway, so it's not as if they have the feeling their are touring the Alps again and again.
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02-22-2012, 06:59 AM
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I had assumed that Friso was well out of the danger zone as there has been no media reports on the story here in the UK since the day it happened.
I hope that Friso is able to make a strong recovery and the lasting effects of the lack of oxygen are as minimal as possible.
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02-22-2012, 07:02 AM
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I had assumed that Friso was well out of the danger zone as there has been no media reports on the story here in the UK since the day it happened.
I hope that Friso is able to make a strong recovery and the lasting effects of the lack of oxygen are as minimal as possible.
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No no,he is still fighting for his life and thus his condition remains critical.
No changes.The first prognosis is maybe due by the end of this week,not sooner.
News - Het Koninklijk Huis
The bulletins.
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02-22-2012, 07:02 AM
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What an effort for the whole family: knowing that a dear one is fighting for his life, keeping the children occupied, dealing with the media attention and travelling to and from the hospital. My deepest respect to all of them.
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02-22-2012, 07:58 AM
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Lucien ,
Prince Friso came earlier in Lech than his brothers who had to wait until the beginning of the school holidays in the Netherlands.
The end of this week will be very important for HRH future bulletins and the first Prognosis and the Stay of the RF in Lech . Poor RF Family , already 5 days the Prince is fighting for his life .
Do you know if HM books the whole Post Hotel for her stay or are their other Guests in this Hotel ?
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02-22-2012, 08:21 AM
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Why they do not move all to Insburg?? It should be exhausting to travel 3 hrs perd day!
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02-22-2012, 08:39 AM
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Why they do not move all to Insburg?? It should be exhausting to travel 3 hrs perd day!
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Not for privacy and comfort in an environment they've known most of their lives,no.Not an option,and in this case I very much doubt anyone in the family feels it as an exhausting trip at all,they are pre-occupied with matters far worse then a daily three hour trip.Six hours for Princess Mabel as she visits her husband twice a day.
@ Maria Olivia,no,HM isn't the only guest but as discretion is top priority in establishments as Gasthof Post,it comes natural that no-one lurks at others or is otherwise offensive or respectless.At this level of luxury one can expect there are more then a few people staying who just as much welcome their privacy,and are sometimes just as well or even better known.The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima stay at a place a little down the road from Gasthof Post.I believe it has some 45 or 50 rooms and suites,something like that so it wouldn't be economical to rent that out to just one family even if that is the Royal Family.They are all habitué in the place for years,decades even in case of our RF.
Have a look:
http://www.postlech.com/
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02-22-2012, 09:57 AM
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thanks for these pictures, although one feels guilty looking through the lens of the papparazi  There is however the opportunity of 'reading' the faces and body language of HM and her daughter-in-law. That slight smile may give rise to optimism perhaps? The Dutch tabloid de Telegraaf reports the expectation that the prince's body temperature is now being brought up to normal levels, so let's hope there will be good news soon. Dum spiro spero 
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02-22-2012, 09:59 AM
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Their faces do look a bit more relaxed, and you can see some smiles. Hopefully that's an indication of some optimistic news.
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02-22-2012, 11:08 AM
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Sad to see them in such a situation but the Queen & Mabel seem to slide a smile but gives hope that there is an improvement or good news.
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02-22-2012, 11:11 AM
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Sad to see them in such a situation but the Queen & Mabel seem to slide a smile but gives hope that there is an improvement or good news.
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No,not so I'm afraid..This afternoon a bulletin was released which,again,stated there is no change in Prince Friso's condition,at all.The medical team says they will come with a prognosis as soon as they think possible,but that is not yet the case.
The bulletin followed immediatly after HM and Princess Mabel had left the hospital after their daily visit.HM and the Princess did smile at one point.
The word by the medical team can indicate a prognosis might be delayed.
That might mean the prognosis might be delayed due to the present condition of Friso,who is still fighting for his life.For 5 days in a row.
http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/globale.../english/news/
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02-22-2012, 11:12 AM
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Many thanks for sharing those pics. Yes, it seems their faces are more relaxed and maybe that is a good indication. Really hope that Prince Friso gets better every day !! He is constantly in my prayers.
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02-22-2012, 11:31 AM
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No,not so I'm afraid..This afternoon a bulletin was released which,again,stated there is no change in Prince Friso's condition,at all.The medical team says they will come with a prognosis as soon as they think possible,but that is not yet the case.
The bulletin followed immediatly after HM and Princess Mabel had left the hospital after their daily visit.HM and the Princess did smile at one point.
The word by the medical team can indicate a prognosis might be delayed.
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Thank you Lucien. I always wait for your comments as they are truthful and not "sugar coated", which is what is needed now. My local small church has placed his name on their 'prayer circle list'. It all helps.
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