The Royal Family of The Netherlands, Current Events 1 (June 2003 - May 2006) - Page 9

pollyemma · #**161** 03-16-2006, 05:09 AM

so rare to see her with Marilene. they seem to get along which is great.

marilene is the most popular princess in holland after maxima so its cool to see them "combine forces."

marilene still has a very special place in many hearts (mine included) because she was the first princess.

grevinnan · #**162** 03-16-2006, 08:20 AM

Maxima looked great. Her boots are to die for. I personlly love black no matter what the occassion and she looks great in it.

Regina · #**163** 03-16-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larzen

She looks like Inspector Gadget in mourning:p

Yeah, I agree!

Except for the boots (very stylish indeed), Maxima's outfit is too dramatic for the occasion, IMO. I also hate the hat. She looks happy and relaxed.
Marilene is very elegant, I like her white coat a lot.

purple_platinum · #**164** 03-16-2006, 12:51 PM

from DPA (without watermark)

HRH Princess Maxima on Wednesday March 15 , 2006 , at the National Museum of Amsterdam Rijksmuseum because Princess Maxima got the first vriendenpas a pass to become a friend of the museum.

photos by Albert Nieboer

purple_platinum · #**165** 03-16-2006, 12:54 PM

Princess Marilene Left and Maxima leave the National Museum of Amsterdam Rijksmuseum on Wednesday March 15 , 2006 , after Princess Maxima got there the first vriendenpas a pass to become a friend of the museum.

from DPA, photo by Albert Nieboer

purple_platinum · #**166** 03-16-2006, 01:53 PM

closeup of Princess Marilene

from DPA, by Albert Nieboer

susan alicia · #**167** 03-16-2006, 03:22 PM

compare the two outfits,

think the boots are horrific, the showing of the big knees, the clouseau hat

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and christina: simpel and aristocratic

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...4&d=1142515279

mandyy · #**168** 03-16-2006, 11:08 PM

#1: Photo from www.koninklijkhuis.nl/
#2-4: Polfoto

crisiñaki · #**169** 03-16-2006, 11:31 PM

Do you think that Laurentien is rubbing on Maxima? *shudders* I love Laurentien but her choices of attire are...well...creative (to be kind), I wish it could have been the other way around (Maxima rubbing on Laurentien)

Little_star · #**170** 03-17-2006, 09:28 AM

I'm not sure about Maxima's hat but I do like the rest of the outfit.

mandyy · #**171** 03-19-2006, 07:35 PM

Photos from www.royalportraits.nl of Maxima and Marilene

monica · #**172** 03-19-2006, 07:42 PM

Maxima looks great

!!!!!! Is a charming princess

**Marengo** · #**173** 03-22-2006, 04:35 AM

Why oh why doesn't she (Maxima) learn that long, lose hair and hats don't work together??? The boots are horrible as well.

Marilene looks ok, but typically 'Pauw' (a shop where society ladies buy clothes).

Anyway, it is nice to see that Maxima supports the initiative of Princess Marilene (in becoming a 'friend' of the Rijksmuseum). I believe Marilene works for the musueum now btw, 3 days a week.

**Marengo** · #**174** 03-23-2006, 07:09 AM

Good news: Palace Soestdijk will be opened for the public this summer, according to Minister Dekker. AND it is said on the Benelux Royals MB that the palace will remain the royal status afterwards!!!! Let's keep our fingres crossed!

linda85 · #**175** 03-23-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marengo

Good news: Palace Soestdijk will be opened for the public this summer, according to Minister Dekker. AND it is said on the Benelux Royals MB that the palace will remain the royal status afterwards!!!! Let's keep our fingres crossed!

What do you mean that the palace will remail royal status afterward?
Could you please explain this.
Thank you,
Linda 85:)

**Marengo** · #**176** 03-24-2006, 08:13 AM

Well, it could (not the uncertainty there) mean that a member of the RF will move in there. At least it means they won't make it a horrible conference building/ hotel etc etc.

Squidgy · #**177** 03-25-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marengo

Good news: Palace Soestdijk will be opened for the public this summer, according to Minister Dekker. AND it is said on the Benelux Royals MB that the palace will remain the royal status afterwards!!!! Let's keep our fingres crossed!

Is this the first time the palace has been opened up for tours?

**Marengo** · #**178** 04-24-2006, 06:51 PM

Yes, before it was a private residence of Queen Juliana. As she and Bernhard lived in seperate wings the entire palace was used, so not much space left for visitors

**Marengo** · #**179** 04-24-2006, 06:52 PM

The Queen, the Prince of Orange and Princess Maxima will attend the 60th birthday of the King of Sweden in Stockholm :)

Maxie · #**180** 04-24-2006, 07:16 PM

I just heard on the Dutch news that Soestdijk palace will be open for public for at least the next 3 years. After that, its future is still uncertain, since they royal family isn't likely to go and live there as the minister on tv said... :(