Queen Beatrix, Current Events 1 (September 2002 - August 2005) - Page 14

HMQueenElizabethII · #**261** 06-30-2005, 12:50 AM

Dutch Queen Beatrix (R) talks to North Rhine-Westphalia's new Prime Minister Juergen Ruettgers in The Hague on 29 June 2005 during Ruettger's trip to the Netherlands.

Squidgy · #**262** 07-01-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HMQueenElizabethII

Anyone know when will the next Jubilee Tour of Her Majesty?

Thanks for the pics HMQueenElizabethII:)

On Aug. 4, the Queen is visiting the province of Fryslân. It looks like this might be part of her Jubilee Tour, but other than that, at least according to the Palace site, there doesn't appear to be much in the near future. I guess things are slowing down for the summer. I imagine that she would appreciate a bit of chance to relax & enjoy the nice weather.

Does anyone know if she will be going to Porte Ercole, Italy for a holiday? Awhile back, I heard a rumour that their summer home was up for sale, but haven't heard anything since.

Squidgy · #**263** 07-01-2005, 08:01 AM

June 30 2005 The Queen opening a summer exhibition at the Royal Palace.

princess gertrude · #**264** 07-01-2005, 09:19 AM

That pink dress looks great on the Queen. Wonderful color on her.

Squidgy · #**265** 07-02-2005, 08:48 AM

July 1 2005 Queen Beatrix and Princess Irene attended the opening of an art nature exhibit in Amsterdam. (I think that the Queen was scheduled to attend this event alone, but her sister, who is known for her love of nature, decided to join her.)

dutch royal · #**266** 07-02-2005, 11:06 AM

On august the 13th the queen come to Apeldoorn to recieve a window for in the " grote Kerk" ( big church) in honnor of het 25th anniversery beiing queen of oure country.That day i am off duty so my sister and i are going to see her and make pictures of her.

Squidgy · #**267** 07-04-2005, 01:53 PM

Dutch Royal, it sounds like you and your sister will have a fun day with the Queen. I hope you report back to us about it. :)

susan alicia · #**268** 07-20-2005, 07:37 AM

"Happy Elephant

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"

(According to the dutch newspaper de telegraaf the price is 10 million dollars)

The Watcher · #**269** 07-28-2005, 11:01 AM

First pictures of the Jubilee visit to the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Queen Beatrix arrived in Willemstad (Curaçao) yesterday.

Squidgy · #**270** 07-28-2005, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the pictures The Watcher! Beatrix looks "cool" as always, but it must be very hot down there at this time of year. I'm sure she would much rather have visited in January or February as a nice little winter break.

Photo: La Prensa

Squidgy · #**271** 07-28-2005, 08:54 PM

Some pictures from Curacao today ...

Source: ANP

Squidgy · #**272** 07-29-2005, 03:06 PM

The Queen is carrying out several engagements in Curacao today ... she looks like she is really enjoying her visit!

Photos: ANP

Princess BellyFlop · #**273** 07-29-2005, 03:41 PM

The skirt in this floral ensemble is too frilly. It reminds me of the early 90s.

SpiffyBallerina · #**274** 07-29-2005, 09:42 PM

For once I like the hat, but the frilly outfit is a negative. She should wear something more structured and with better lines for her body type. The nice skirt/jacket combos she wears look very professional and sleek - QB should just stick with those.

Squidgy · #**275** 07-30-2005, 08:18 AM

July 29 2005 The Queen attends the closing ceremony of the Dutch Commonwealth Games, Curacao.

Photos: ANP

HMQueenElizabethII · #**276** 07-30-2005, 08:29 AM

She seems really enjoy and happy.

Squidgy · #**277** 07-31-2005, 09:26 PM

... another picture from the tour of Curacao. (I think it was taken yesterday.)

Does anyone know how long this tour will last? Is the Queen back in the Netherlands yet?

Source: La Prensa

HMQueenElizabethII · #**278** 08-01-2005, 08:18 AM

Does anybody know will Her Majesty make any more Jubilee Visit outside of The Netherlands again?
Anyway,Her Majesty looks really relax and happy during this visit.I really like the laugh of Her Majesty at the Closing of Dutch Commonwealth Games,it's really warm.

Squidgy · #**279** 08-01-2005, 08:31 AM

Yes, HMQueenElizabethII, she does have a wonderful laugh in those pictures at the games. It does look like she is enjoying her visit.

Squidgy · #**280** 08-02-2005, 08:49 AM

Sorry for going back in time, but this is too funny ...

I was looking for pictures on Beatrix's trip last week to Curacao and my search query on ANP brought up these pictures. I had heard of the incident, but never seen pictures.

I guess the story is that on a previous visit to Curacao (1999?), the Queen was standing close to the water's edge during a storm, when she was hit by a rogue wave. She of course got a soaking! I heard she was a good sport about the whole incident and carried on as normal. It is funny to see her without her usual puffy do!