Tag Archives: PyeongChang 2018
The Royals in PyeongChang: Opening Weekend
Following Friday night’s opening ceremony, the XXIII Olympic Winter Games kicked in to high gear over the weekend, with the first medals awarded and dozens of events held across PyeongChang and neighbouring Gangneung. Amongst the thousands of spectators were royals from the Netherlands, Monaco, Luxembourg and the UK. King Willem-Alexander, an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee, and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands were on hand on Saturday to congratulate three … Continue reading
Posted in Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Olympic Games, PyeongChang 2018, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Sport, The Princess Royal | 2 CommentsFirst Royal Attendance Confirmed For PyeongChang 2018
The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will kick off on February 9th in PyeongChang, South Korea, and the first royal attendances have been confirmed. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands will be attending to cheer on Dutch athletes at the beginning of the Games: the King will attend from February 9th to February 13th, while Queen Máxima will only attend until February 11th. They will be present for the opening … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden, The Netherlands | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, China, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Olympic Games, President Xi of China, PyeongChang 2018, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Sport, Working Visit | Leave a comment