Baptism of Princess Alexia: November 19, 2005 - Page 8

SpiffyBallerina · #**141** 11-20-2005, 01:39 PM

Was Princess Anita there?

xxPatrickxx · #**142** 11-20-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SpiffyBallerina

Was Princess Anita there?

Yes she was there

Emilia · #**143** 11-20-2005, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by carlota

oh emilia! did she actually say that? how cuuuuuuuute!!! :o i can't believe she was brave to say that. she seemed quite shy and quiet, but it's great to see she has such a determined personality. can you tell us more about the moment? why were the journalists calling her? i kind of think that is quite bad, to address to a kid, it must be confusing for a little girl being called as if she was a adult.

She realy said it:) ? I was quite suprised too!
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...4&d=1132415555

At this picture , you can see Amalia starring to all the journalists . Why where they calling her ? well , I think to get her attention , and see her smile . Also Maxima was saying HEEEE! with a big smile on her face , so I think she found it funny too

She wasn't shy at all , as in the summer-photoshoot . I think Amalia didn't relalised they where calling her person .But when she heard " Amalia !!" I think she tought : Heey , I'm Amalia , I'm here , and it's my name ! :) If you get what I mean

carlota · #**144** 11-20-2005, 04:22 PM

i'm also really happy to see she is not shy at all. just looked at this picture of her talking with a lady: wonder what she wanted to tell her... isn't she cute pointing with her chubby tiny arm? :)

i saw a video now, when they arrived. although i couldn't really understand it, i thought the people form the press where shouting her name and willem alexander told her "who is amalia?" or something like that and she said "i'm amalia!" they all laughed... :)

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...2&d=1132442667

Katrianna · #**145** 11-20-2005, 06:19 PM

A big thank you to everyone for posting pictures. What a happy family! I loved Maxima's expressions during the actual christening!:o

Layla1971 · #**146** 11-20-2005, 06:52 PM

Thank you every one for all of the pictures and info! I actually liked Maxima's outfit today and Amalia & Alexia are absolutely adorable! W-A looks like such a proud father. I'm so happy for the whole family.:) :) :) :)

Mette2 · #**147** 11-20-2005, 07:08 PM

More pictures at these links:

http://www.royalportraits.nl/DoopPrinsesAlexia.htm

http://www.royalpress.nl/20051119.html

Layla1971 · #**148** 11-20-2005, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the links Mette, both sites have really great pictures!:)

Alexandria · #**149** 11-20-2005, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mette2

More pictures at these links:

http://www.royalportraits.nl/DoopPrinsesAlexia.htm

http://www.royalpress.nl/20051119.html

From the link Mette2 posted, is this Maria Carolina, Irene's youngest daughter who is with (first picture) Prince Bernhard Jr. and his wife Princess Annette and (second picture) with her older sister Princess Margarita?

And can anyone help to identify who this couple is?

Source: Royal Portraits NL

P.S. I never realized what a busy week this was for Willem and Maxima: First a visit to Morrocco for several days then back to the Netherlands for their daughter's bapstism. I wonder if they were jet lagged on Saturday?

Royal Fan · #**150** 11-20-2005, 10:04 PM

The Star of the show was so cute And so was C.A. running around the church it made me smile

purple_platinum · #**151** 11-20-2005, 10:09 PM

Does anybody know what was said by the Godparents on Princess Alexia?
i remember on Amalia's baptism the godparents said all the beautiful words during the ceremony.

mandyy · #**152** 11-21-2005, 12:21 AM

Photos from Newscom

mandyy · #**153** 11-21-2005, 12:22 AM

More photos from Newscom

lise · #**154** 11-21-2005, 12:46 AM

thanks for the photos mandyy i like there outfits

**Marengo** · #**155** 11-21-2005, 04:13 AM

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And can anyone help to identify who this couple is?

It is Juan Zorreguietta and one of his halfsisters, maybe Delores Zorreguietta.
I found it a bit strange that neither Martin nor Inez Zorreguitta attended the baptism.

A happy suprise was brought by Princess Margarita, she seems to be accepted again by the Royal Family, and was seated on the 2nd row with her brother Carlos (only Jaime was absent).

Another happy surprise was the reverend, he had a nice sermon and his voice doesnt annoy me (as the one of Ds. C. ter Linden does). Apparently he had a number of conversations with the PoO and Maxima in which they talked about the role of their religion in their daily life, about why baptism is significant for them etc.

Amalia simply stole the show, running around, utering ome words and plucking her mothers hat. Eloise seemed especially proud of her first purse. The best dressed woman was for me Maria del Carmen Zorreguietta, closely followed by Mathilde and Maxima. Mabel should apply for the next movie of the Adams Family, maybe they need a new Morticia.

Mathilde expressed the following wish:

Sweet Alexia, I wish you the very best for your future, that you may grow up as a beautiful, generous personality in the warm family of your parents and your big sister Amalia. I wish that you may be intensly happy and that you may bring joy to many, especially to those who are in difficulties. That you may grow up as a forcefull (krachtige) woman who will be lead by (...-couldn't understand this word-) values.

The PoO and Maxima made the perfect choise of selecting Mathilde as a godmother. I did not expect it but this is the best choise they could make. And Mathilde made such a beautiful wish for the baby & she always looks with so much genuine affection to people around her. Her dutch is charming btw.

Johan-Friso was his grumpy self again and with an angry face uttered the wish that he hoped that Alexia could make her own choises in life (he has such a dislike for his royal status).

betina · #**156** 11-21-2005, 06:21 AM

Alexia i such a beatiful baby. Cant wait to see her in 5 years

purple_platinum · #**157** 11-21-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marengo

Mathilde expressed the following wish:

Sweet Alexia, I wish you the very best for your future, that you may grow up as a beautiful, generous personality in the warm family of your parents and your big sister Amalia. I wish that you may be intensly happy and that you may bring joy to many, especially to those who are in difficulties. That you may grow up as a forcefull (krachtige) woman who will be lead by (...-couldn't understand this word-) values.

Johan-Friso was his grumpy self again and with an angry face uttered the wish that he hoped that Alexia could make her own choises in life (he has such a dislike for his royal status).

thanks for these explanation, marengo. mathilde is genuinely sweet lady and spoke beautiful words...
so that was what Friso said that annoy lots of people?
what did Juan Zorreguita and the other godparents said?
i didn't watch the baptism telecast.

**Marengo** · #**158** 11-21-2005, 06:43 AM

I cannot remember exactly but Juan spoke about wishing her joy and happiness. He was very nervous when he spoke. Alexandra quoted an enlish poem, which ended with the line 'but above all I wish you love'. Frans de Beaufort wished her genuine friendship (among other things). I liked Mathilde's wish best though (she will be an excellent godmother), after that the one of Frans de Beaufort.

It wasn't WHAT Friso said but HOW he said it. Looking very angry (as always), furthermore his wish streses the impression I have of him: he hates being royal and likes to complain about it.

susan alicia · #**159** 11-21-2005, 06:54 AM

liked Mathilde 's wish best of all too.
Maxima looked beautiful.
Mabel, not only the vampirish colour of her lipstick but she was looking around constantly like a praying mantis.
The colour of the tie of Maurits was

, if he did not have that gorgeous face....
The press would have had a fieldday if Amalia sat on her grandfathers lap, but maybe that is just me, he continues to repulse me.

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Originally Posted by Marengo

I cannot remember exactly but Juan spoke about wishing her joy and happiness. He was very nervous when he spoke. Alexandra quoted an enlish poem, which ended with the line 'but above all I wish you love'. Frans de Beaufort wished her genuine friendship (among other things). I liked Mathilde's wish best though (she will be an excellent godmother), after that the one of Frans de Beaufort.

It wasn't WHAT Friso said but HOW he said it. Looking very angry (as always), furthermore his wish streses the impression I have of him: he hates being royal and likes to complain about it.

Hannelore · #**160** 11-21-2005, 07:34 AM

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How far is the drive between Brussels and Amsterdam? Does anyone know if Phillippe and Mathilde would have driven in this morning or flown in?

I always take the train from Brussels to Amsterdam (often faster than by car IMO) and that's about 2h40. But since Mathilde & Filip have a private jet and their own helicopter, I suppose the flew.