King Willem-Alexander's 50th Birthday: April 27, 2017

[QueenMaximaftw]

Originally Posted by ANNIE_S

So, there is a chance we'll get press pictures or video from the guests' arrival? I can't really imagine a number of royals strolling around Amsterdam with no pictures taken [emoji3]

The events yesterday were WONDERFUL. What an amazing idea by the King to invite all those citizens to the palace! I'm sure they'll remember it with joy for the rest of their lives. And that group picture in the square! So so cool and funny. This is really how you give a modern approach to monarchy, so kudos to WA and Max for the amazing way in which they planned the festivities. I wish other monarchies would make similar parties (though I can't picture anything like this in my country no matter how much I try [emoji3])


Hola has speculated they may bring the girls along. It's a holiday weekend in Madrid, no school for Leo and Sof either Monday nor Tuesday.

I think that it was also suggested that Victoria and Daniel could take with them Estelle at least? Maybe the invitation was for all their royal friends with their kids. That would be pretty great, all the new young generation also partying together [emoji2]

Apparently today they had a sports day in celebration of his birthday. (with a party tonight) So that would be kid friendly!

[Blog Real]

Birthday of The King Gala Dinner for 150 Guests
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Queen-Ma...60892107499430

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

On Blauw Bloed (now) I see guests arriving at the Royal Mews on the compound of Noordeinde Palace. The diner is held there, possibly in the large indoor indoor manège where usually horses are trained. The female guests are in long, dresscode is black tie.

Where can I see live streaming on the net?

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

On Blauw Bloed (now) I see guests arriving at the Royal Mews on the compound of Noordeinde Palace. The diner is held there, possibly in the large indoor indoor manège where usually horses are trained. The female guests are in long, dresscode is black tie.

Where can I see live streaming on the net?

[Duke of Marmalade]

Originally Posted by ANNIE_S

Hola has speculated they may bring the girls along. It's a holiday weekend in Madrid, no school for Leo and Sof either Monday nor Tuesday.

I think that it was also suggested that Victoria and Daniel could take with them Estelle at least? Maybe the invitation was for all their royal friends with their kids. That would be pretty great, all the new young generation also partying together

Yes, why not, most royal kids are around the same age and its Sofia's birthday today. The kids can enjoy themselves in privacy, I hope we get pictures of the adults
I'd expect WA to invite all those of the former CP generation, some of now Kings like WA (Spain, Belgium) some of them not (Denmark, Lux, Sweden, Norway).

[An Ard Ri]

Here are some extra photos from the Gala at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam last night

PPE

PPE Agency

[Duc_et_Pair]

The 150 guests in the Royal Palace, enjoyed for the first (and probably last) time ever at a royal gala banquet. It was a fairly simple but excellently executed menu:


- A tompouce of salmon mousse with smoked trout and a sauce of crème fraîche


- Baked steak of beef with baby-chicory, haricots vert, potato-croquettes and a tarragon sauce


- A merengue with roasted hazelnuts and a creamy caramel sauce


- Mokka (= coffee with chocolats)


The wines were:


- Saint-Aubin Premier Cru "Le Charmois" (a white Bourgogne) from Domaine Lamy-Pillot 2009


- Château du Tertre 2005 (a red Margaux)


- Champagne Veuve Cliquot Brut - Carte Jaune

[dazzling]

A lovely portrait (unknown date) of the family. Can someone please identify when this was taken?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTel8odjbUR/

[Amber26]

Originally Posted by dazzling

A lovely portrait (unknown date) of the family. Can someone please identify when this was taken?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BTel8odjbUR/

During the Greek wedding last month in Londen

[Duc_et_Pair]

On Blauw Bloed (now) I see guests arriving at the Royal Mews on the compound of Noordeinde Palace. The diner is held there, possibly in the large indoor indoor manège where usually horses are trained. The female guests are in long, dresscode is black tie.

[dazzling]

Originally Posted by Amber26

During the Greek wedding last month in Londen

Thank you

Duc_et_Pair, where are you watching the arrival ?

[QueenMaximaftw]

Originally Posted by Blog Real

Where can I see live streaming on the net?

try www.nederland2.nl or else try looking back the episode of Blauw Bloed it is possible to rewatch it. It finishes in 15 minutes.

[ANNIE_S]

I've read on Twitter that the foreign royals are staying at Noordeinde Palace so we won't get pictures of them arriving

Let's hope someone in the royal court will have mercy of us, poor royal watchers, and release at least a group picture

[Duc_et_Pair]

No it was the weekly program Blauw Bloed and the broadcast came from a side entrance to the Royal Mews at the compound of Noordeinde Palace. It is secluded. The royal guests apparently walked from the palace through the park to the Royal Mews.

This afternoon there was a sports day at the very windy beach. A camera from far captured the royals in 3 or 4 different teams (judging by the colours of the sport suits) and they had to fullfill a sort of hindrance parcours with water plays, skippy balls and that sort of things. A luxe big boat was in the water, probably for undressing, a hot shower and the well-earned brunch.

The King has been very open all week and only this day he wants to celebrate with family and friends. Tomorrow there will be a brunch at De Horsten, the royal domain where the King's private villa is located. It is onlu waiting for a group picture or so, that will possibly the only visible part of this evening. The editors of Blauw Bloed have checked social media, but it remains silent on this, as if the Dutch understand the King wants one event "entre nous" as they themselves also wish for their family and friends.

[dazzling]

I respect that the King wants a private event with his family and friends and I like how so far the media has respected that but on the other hand, its hard for us royal watchers not to get a glimpse. I hope a group photo will be released.

Do we know if the kings daughters joined today and if other royals brought their children along?

[cdm]

Here you can watch the Blauw Bloed emmission Duc et Pair mentionned.

http://www.eo.nl/blauwbloed/aflevering-detail/blauw-bloed-20170429t194500/

[Marika86]

robinutrecht‏ @robinutrecht1 King felipe and queen letizia of Spain depart for the birthday party 50 years for king Willem Alexander #wa50 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-mdwGqWAAAgxdh.jpg

[Duc_et_Pair]

So to see King Willem-Alexander houses his guests at Hotel Des Indes, a five star-hotel close to Noordeinde Palace.

http://632810068e3a6095b97b-e9bd3233....160065_tb.jpg

[ANNIE_S]

So we'll get picture after all??
Felipe and Letizia look their very best. Now I need pictures from everyone!

[lula]

Photos

https://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?eventid=2024084

King Felipe and Queen Letizia went by car and they have been photographed more easily than other guests who were on the buses.

BIRTHDAY PARTY KING WILLEM ALEXANDER - Images | Robin Utrecht | Photoshelter

King Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands Celebrates His Birthday With Family And Friends In The Hague

Imágenes y fotografías | Getty Images

[Terri Terri]

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

So to see King Willem-Alexander houses his guests at Hotel Des Indes, a five star-hotel close to Noordeinde Palace.

http://632810068e3a6095b97b-e9bd3233....160065_tb.jpg

Since we've only seen photos of the King and Queen of Spain, can we assume that others such as Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary stayed at the palace?

[Terri Terri]

Okay. Makes sense. Thanks Lula. So I guess kings and Queens were transported by cars and all others by buses? If that's the case though, we should also get photos of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.