Queen Beatrix, Current Events 1 (September 2002 - August 2005) - Page 13

HMQueenElizabethII · #**241** 06-11-2005, 05:11 AM

President of Chile will be on an Official Visit to The Netherlands on Tuesday and until Thursday 16th.

HMQueenElizabethII · #**242** 06-11-2005, 05:12 AM

on wednesday june 15th at Utrecht-Overvecht.

Jantje Beton Sprankelplekken are works of art to be placed
in 25 neighbourhoods that need extra attention,where kids
can play and youngsters and grown-ups can meet.

The Jantje Beton("Johnny Concrete")Sprankelplekken consist
of diamond forms made of rostfree steel,8 sprankels(blings?)form a crown,
the others are scattered on the ground.

The 25 JBS's are placed on occasion of HM Silver Jubilee,
HM The Queen is Patron of Jantje Beton. source:
(and also designed the statue-(ettes)

Squidgy · #**243** 06-13-2005, 08:59 PM

May 29 2005 The Queen was out riding in Katwijk on what looks to be a beautiful day.

**Marengo** · #**244** 06-14-2005, 07:38 AM

It was a nice day! And on a beach in a nice village as well....my village :) Anyway, the Queen looks well. Isnt her horse called Benito? The Stablemaster rides this one during Prinsjesdag right?

Squidgy · #**245** 06-14-2005, 05:48 PM

Aren't you lucky Marengo to live by the sea, and in a village where the Queen sometimes rides her horses!

Does she ride often? I haven't seen her on horseback too much - I guess she is a little busy & likely doesn't ride as much as she wants too.:(

**Marengo** · #**246** 06-14-2005, 06:28 PM

In the weekend she is there sometims, once a month at least if the weather is nice. Usually old men on motorpeds are going to the parkingplace to talk to the stablestaff of her majesty. If the queen comes (by car) they will keep a polite distance.

Squidgy · #**247** 06-15-2005, 06:46 PM

No wonder the Queen likes to ride in your village Marengo. Besides looking like a beautiful spot, I'm sure she appreciates the fact that the people of your village give her some space.

And you are so fortunate to have the opportunity to see the Queen so frequently. As a Canadian, I have the chance to see MY queen maybe once every 4 or 5 years. :(

Squidgy · #**248** 06-15-2005, 07:00 PM

June 15 2005 The Queen officially opened the Muziekbouw - a new concert hall in Amsterdam.

Squidgy · #**249** 06-15-2005, 07:14 PM

... and earlier in the day, the Queen visited a large work of art in Utrecht. These pieces of art are being placed in 25 districts of the Netherlands. They are meant to be an area where children can play, and in general, people of a community can meet.

HMQueenElizabethII · #**250** 06-20-2005, 09:38 AM

Some other photos of Her Majesty's first Jubilee visit in Delfzijl on 12th May from Uppa UK:

Squidgy · #**251** 06-20-2005, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the pictures HMQueenElizabethII.

The picture of the Queen laughing with her eyes closed is fabulous!

HMQueenElizabethII · #**252** 06-21-2005, 10:51 AM

The Queen attended Unicef Jubilee yesterday:

**Marengo** · #**253** 06-22-2005, 12:59 PM

How funny to see the Queen with Shakira. It must be a complete different world for them both. Her Majesty looks well!

Anna_R · #**254** 06-24-2005, 10:11 AM

I found these pictures of Her Majesty but don't know where or when they were taken because they don't have captions

From Colourpress

xxPatrickxx · #**255** 06-24-2005, 11:24 AM

that is from today, with the 'zilveren Anjers' Awards

Squidgy · #**256** 06-24-2005, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the pics Anna_R. :)

These awards are given to people who volunteer their time for nature preservation or culture. It must have been a rather poignant occasion for the Queen since this award (which began in 1950) has been given out every year by her father. This is her first time in presenting the awards.