Koningsdag 2014-2024

[QueenMaximaftw]

I guess... It was the one everyone was singing along to

I looked it up and it was Brabant by Guus Meeuwis (the singer on stage). It surprised me that Alexia sang along to it so good!

 

[lucien]

Kingsday 2018

Kingsday 2018 will be celebrated by HM and the RF in the City of Groningen!!

Wonderfull city,wonderfull choice!

https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/actueel/nieuws/2017/09/14/koningsdag-2018-in-groningen

 

[iceflower]

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The Mayor of Groningen, Peter den Oudsten, and the Commissioner of the King of Groningen, Rene Paas, explained the route and the programme of this year's King's Day during a press conference in Groningen today, March 12. This year's logo was presented as well:


** belga gallery **

 

[eya]

And this year’s King’s Day celebrations in Groningen will include events focusing on the effects of the earthquakes in the province caused by gas production. City mayor Peter den Oudsten said he wanted to include ‘not just the many good things about Groningen’

King's Day celebrations in Groningen to focus on earthquake victims - DutchNews.nl

 

[eya]

King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima, Princess Beatrix and Prince Constantjin at the concert for the King's Day tonight in Groningen

https://www.anpfoto.nl/royalimages/search.pp?eventid=2226485

http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?zoektype=2&search=09-04-2018 Groningen

 

[Lee-Z]

Article on this year's concert
https://www.rtvnoord.nl/nieuws/192582/Koning-en-Koningin-worden-toegezongen-in-de-Oosterpoort
google translated

 

[iceflower]

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Here are some more photos of the concert this evening:



** gettyimages gallery ** robinutrecht.photoshelter gallery **

 

[An Ard Ri]

Why were there protesters outside the concert?

 

[Lee-Z]

Why were there protesters outside the concert?

They are protesting the extraction of Natural Gas from the earth in Groningen, because the continious extraction is causing more and more earthquakes in the area

 

[Ilse]

Where is Princess Laurentien? Last time she was seen was a month ago.

 

[suztav]

Where is Princess Laurentien? Last time she was seen was a month ago.

I was wondering the same. I hope all is OK

 

[polyesco]

short video of their arrival

https://twitter.com/x/status/983399871540531201

 

[iceflower]

Where is Princess Laurentien? Last time she was seen was a month ago.

She wasn't scheduled to attend, so I don't think that anything is wrong.

In previous years there's always been only one other member of the family attending besides Princess Beatrix: Prince Constantijn in 2017, Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven in 2016, Princess Margriet in 2015.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

I like that WA is wearing an orange tie! Good to see the Koningsdag celebrations starting - it's that time of year already.

 

[tommy100]

Koning stuit in Groningen op Shell-demonstranten en zwaait ze toe (+video's) - Groningen - DVHN.nl

An article in dutch, with videos of all the royals arriving

 

[iceflower]

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King Willem-Alexander opened this year's King Games at a school in Twello this morning, April 20:


** ppe gallery ** belga gallery ** rd.nl gallery & videos: Koning Willem-Alexander opent Koningsspelen in Twello **

 

[lucien]

HH Princess Anita,spouse of HH Prince Pieter-Christiaan will not be in attendance in Groningen today due to an illness.

 

[Marengo]

I think that Queen Maxima is wearing the same red barret as she wore in 2004 in Groningen while princess Alexia is wearing the denim Natan jacket of that year.

 

[wyevale]

What a delight to see. EVERYONE having such fun, with so much warmth between them.

 

[iceflower]

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Here are the first photos of this year's King's Day:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 ** Pic 8 ** Pic 9 ** Pic 10 ** Pic 11 **


** belga gallery ** gettyimages gallery ** rex gallery ** profimedia ** ppe gallery ** dailymail article **

 

[An Ard Ri]

Does it ever rain on Kings day? It looks to be a perfect day weather wise in Groningen!

 

[Jacknch]

It never seems to rain on this day - what a colourful event and great to see the Dutch Royal Family amongst the crowds!

 

[TLLK]

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Here are the first photos of this year's King's Day:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** Pic 5 ** Pic 6 ** Pic 7 ** Pic 8 ** Pic 9 ** Pic 10 ** Pic 11 **


** belga gallery ** gettyimages gallery ** rex gallery ** profimedia ** ppe gallery **

Thank you for the photos iceflower. The AAA team looks great and look like they're having a great time.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Ah, I always love to see photos of the annual Koningsdag celebrations. It's great to see the family getting involved with the activities and I like the idea that they have different performances and stalls for them. It's a lot different to other monarch's birthdays which normally consist of some waves on the balcony.
Haha, I agree with those who have said that the weather seems to favour Koningsdag. Mother Nature must be a fan of the DRF

 

[lucien]

Does it ever rain on Kings day? It looks to be a perfect day weather wise in Groningen!

No,it doesn't,it never rains on Kingsday,nor Queensday in the past.Somehow the sun always shows face,it is called since days long gone,"het Oranje Zonnetje"..the Orange Sun...never fails,remarkable isn't it.

 

[iceflower]

Thank you for the photos iceflower. The AAA team looks great and look like they're having a great time.

You are most welcome!


Here are some more colourful photos and videos from yesterday:


** robinutrecht.photoshelter gallery **


** pm gallery: Maxima, radieuse à Groningen pour les 51 ans de son royal époux **

 

[An Ard Ri]

I must admit I still miss seeing Beatrix and her iconic hats on Koningsdag!

 

[Somebody]

No,it doesn't,it never rains on Kingsday,nor Queensday in the past.Somehow the sun always shows face,it is called since days long gone,"het Oranje Zonnetje"..the Orange Sun...never fails,remarkable isn't it.

Of course it does.
Video from rainy queen's day in 2010.

According to this article; no rain on 60% of quuen's/king's day over the last 10 years.
Most rain in 2010 (see above). In rainy 2016 the family got lucky; no rain for them but rather cold.

 

[eya]

King's Day the next year 2019 on the city of Amersfoort.

https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/actueel/nieuws/2018/08/30/koningsdag-2019-in-amersfoort

 

[eya]

The mayor of Amersfoort Lucas Bolsius give today a press conference about the Kings Day on 27 April

""Great challenge, big party", says the mayor
The Theme is 'We, Amersfoort' represented by 120 nationalities from the city.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1X05rdWwAAI2_k.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1Xwvz_W0AIx87G.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D1X05rZX0AA34lF.jpg

Video

https://twitter.com/x/status/1105054692931969030

Gallery

https://www.anpfoto.nl/royalimages/search.pp?eventid=4792748

Watch out!!!! If you know any of the secrets that the city of Amersfoort has for the King's Day and you say it , you will have to pay 25,000 euro!!!!!

https://nos.nl/artikel/2278264-amer...te-voor-wie-iets-onthult-over-koningsdag.html