King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima's Visit to Russia: November 8-9, 2013

[lucien]

Originally Posted by AdmirerUS

Tomatoes were thrown... I doubt they got close.
Dutch royals pelted with tomatoes in Moscow

Not them who got pelted...really...

" A Russian activist group says.."...They say so it's true,and especially when Yahoo has it...Oh wow...nah...True two activists were arrested yes,but not for aiming at TM....they were more aiming at another Russian nuisance of some sort.

[lucien]

Originally Posted by lucien

Not them who got pelted...really...

" A Russian activist group says.."...Oh wow.....True two activists were arrested yes,but not for aiming at TM,for steeling the tomatoes...grin......they were more aiming at another Russian nuisance of some sort,called hush hush over a Russian man that died in a dutch cell and that was never cleared....Oh..Russia,this that and another thing going..But if you really want to make a point in Russia,then there's the guy who nailed his scrotum to the Red Square today in protest of something...I mean really...awkward position me thinks,but at least he aimed at himself and not to totally innocent people....He was taken to hospital by the police....Some people..Really...But they do get very inventive and creative on the way..

Another protest,more creative this time....

[Moonmaiden23]

Originally Posted by Marengo

Several political parties want to cancel the Netherlands-Russia year/ the visit of the King and Queen to Russia.
This 'friendship' year saw one incident after another. Last week the Dutch police arrested a Russian diplomat after his drunk wife crashed 4 cars in The Hague and while he dragged his children by the hair through the house.The neighbours called the police as they heard the children crying, the man was drunk and the police arrested him. The Russians, instead of withdrawing the diplomat after this behavior, demanded apologies and threatened to stop the export of flowers to Russia. So our foreign minister apologised.
Russia and the Netherlands: The bear and the land of tulips | The Economist

And now a Dutch diplomat was tied to his chair in his house and molested. I wonder how much more of groveling we need to do.
DutchNews.nl - Dutch diplomat attacked at home in Moscow, possible gay rights protest

If the visit goes on as planned, which is the most likely scenario, it will be a difficult first high profile foreign visit for the new king.

What??!! Why were there no protests over this? An outrage!

[Princess Xenia]

Originally Posted by Moonmaiden23

What??!! Why were there no protests over this? An outrage!

Yes, it is sooo unfair. It seems the Russians have the upper hand in this case .

[carlota]

i really like how the queen looked so far. i love that blue dress and the fit of her brown blouse. well done to her!

[Al_bina]

Not such a royal welcome: Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima get 'pelted with tomatoes' during Russia visit | Mail Online

The shiny skirt ensemble is hideous.

[Marengo]

I believe the two protestors will go to prison for a maximum of 15 days, which seems a bit excessive.

[Lady Daly]

Originally Posted by lucien
Not them who got pelted...really...

" A Russian activist group says.."...Oh wow.....True two activists were arrested yes,but not for aiming at TM,for steeling the tomatoes...grin......they were more aiming at another Russian nuisance of some sort,called hush hush over a Russian man that died in a dutch cell and that was never cleared....Oh..Russia,this that and another thing going..But if you really want to make a point in Russia,then there's the guy who nailed his scrotum to the Red Square today in protest of something...I mean really...awkward position me thinks,but at least he aimed at himself and not to totally innocent people....He was taken to hospital by the police....Some people..Really...But they do get very inventive and creative on the way..


Gee, Lucien, thanks for sharing the Red Square story

[Lady Daly]

Originally Posted by Marengo

I believe the two protestors will go to prison for a maximum of 15 days, which seems a bit excessive.

I agree, 15 days does seem a bit excessive.

In 2008 Pres. Bush had a shoe thrown at him during a news conference in Bagdad by an Iraqi television journalist - the guy spent 9 months in jail.

Dutch royal family pelted with tomatoes in Russian opposition protest - Europe - World - The Independent

"Eduard Limonov, the leader of the banned National Bolshevik party, said two of his group’s members were responsible for the incident, and were subsequently arrested. Mr Limonov said today that the protest was carried out to draw attention to the death of a fellow activist, Alexander Dolmatov, who committed suicide in a Dutch detention centre in January. After taking part in a protest in May 2012 against President Vladimir Putin, Mr Dolmatov was arrested and then subsequently released. Fearing re-arrest based on charges faced by other activists, Mr Dolmatov fled. Making his way to the Netherlands, the activist sought asylum from political persecution. His request was rejected, and he was placed in a holding centre where he then killed himself."

[lucien]

Originally Posted by Al_bina

Not such a royal welcome: Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima get 'pelted with tomatoes' during Russia visit | Mail Online

The shiny skirt ensemble is hideous.

It was not hideous,it looks great in real.

[Al_bina]

It is the super hideous and unkempt appearance in my personal opinion.

Originally Posted by Marengo

I believe the two protestors will go to prison for a maximum of 15 days, which seems a bit excessive.

15 days incarceration paired with the compulsory community service is a usual punishment for any petty hooliganism.