Abdication of Beatrix & Inauguration of WA: Royals Arriving, Sightseeing and Leaving

[grevinnan]

Originally Posted by ChiaraC

Some more pictures of the arrival of the Japanese royals: 1 ** 2 ** 3 ** 4 ** 5 ** 6 ** 7 ** 8 ** 9 ** 10 ** 11 ** 12 ** 13

Please pay attention to how Masako notices first (0.24) that there are (obviously, although we do not see them) people who want to welcome them in the Netherlands, beams at them, then touches Naruhito´s arm to make him aware of the crowd (with taking the welcome opportunity to fondly stroke his shoulder ), and how the couple then enthusiastically wave to the well-wishers. So sweet!

See also here.

Without reading too much into a few seconds of the video but Masako's gesture gave a interesting glimpse into their relationship. It was a confident and observant Masako that directed her husband.

[ChiaraC]

Originally Posted by grevinnan

Without reading too much into a few seconds of the video but Masako's gesture gave a interesting glimpse into their relationship. It was a confident and observant Masako that directed her husband.

Exactly, that is what I thought, too. It was also a rare occasion as they belong to a culture where it usually is a no-no to touch each other in public. I found it interesting to see that when Masako had already gotten her husband´s attention, she still took the opportunity to "additionally" touch his shoulder (which was not really "necessary") - and got a smile from him for
that.

It says something about their relationship that touching seems to be still special, even after nearly 20 years of marriage...

[An Ard Ri]

Originally Posted by Marengo

Great to see Masako and Naruhito, whose face lights up indeed when he is with his wife. I hope she is able to attend most parts of the ceremonies and that she can enjoy her time here (& hopefully sees her parents).

Yes it was indeed and such a very rare sighting of the Crown Prince and Princess together outside Japan.

[Jacknch]

Originally Posted by ChiaraC

Exactly, that is what I thought, too. It was also a rare occasion as they belong to a culture where it usually is a no-no to touch each other in public. I found it interesting to see that when Masako had already gotten her husband´s attention, she still took the opportunity to "additionally" touch his shoulder (which was not really "necessary") - and got a smile from him for
that.

It says something about their relationship that touching seems to be still special, even after nearly 20 years of marriage...

I agree and would add that it is a great comfort to see rather than imagine the great bond of love between them....and all inside just a second or two of film footage! To think that it has taken a Dutch Royal Inauguration to enable us to witness this LOL!

[MagMil]

Royal Press Europe - Royal Photoagency - © Albert Nieboer & Albert Philip van der Werf

[kathia_sophia]

HQ from Bekia of today's rehearsal.
Guillermo y Máxima de Holanda y sus hijas ensayan para la coronación: Fotos en Bekia

[polyesco]

Charles and Camilla arriving
http://i40.tinypic.com/aea42t.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/ku3ao.jpg

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[Charlotte_Aster]

Here's a picture of the girls sitting on the "thrones":
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJB3XlgCMAAT_uV.jpg:large

Now, that it all started to take shape, I'm really giddy.

[Marengo]

I see the budget was tight and they handed the Duchess some decaying tulips...

[Baroness of Books]

Now this has become really exciting since the big day is almost here. Those girls must be so excited sitting on their thrones! Great family photo; thanks for posting.

[Naggi]

Originally Posted by Marengo

I see the budget was tight and they handed the Duchess some decaying tulips...

Hahahaha... I also thought that the flowers looked awful :-)

[dbarn67]

I love that photo. It looks like the parents have made sure the girls have some fun!

[Roskilde]

Isn't it a bit late all the royals guest arrives if they shall be ready for galla dinner with dresses and tiaras in less than one and a half hour?

[Marengo]

I am sure that they have arrived already but the photographers didn't upload the pictures yet. I would be very (pleasantly) surprised if there would be tiaras tonight btw.

[Charlotte_Aster]

Wasn't the pre-inauguration event of Queen Beatrix a white tie event?

[anele14]

at the 8:00

[MagMil]

https://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?eventid=1519936

NOS liveblog - Live: laatste dag koningin Beatrix

[Molly2101]

The photo of the Princesses sitting on the thrones is adorable. I look forward to seeing many, many more lovely photos of the events tomorrow.

I have seen some images of the guests in their beautiful dresses and I have to admit, I do wish Edward and Sophie were there. I know Charles and Camilla are attending as he is the heir but Edward and Sophie fit in so much better! I know I am being biased toward the Wessex's though, but I wanted to see Sophie in a pretty dress like everyone else!

[Humera]

Arrival of the Crown Prince and Princess of Brunei with their children:

Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4

[iceflower]

Another gallery of yesterday's rehearsal:



** pp: Willem-Alexander des Pays-Bas roi : Répétition avec les quatre femmes de sa vie **