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Dutch State Visit to Canada, Day 1
Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima started today, Wednesday May 27, a three-day State Visit to Canada. The Royal Couple arrived in Canada yesterday May 26, when they made a brief stop in St. John’s, the capital of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. They were welcomed by the the Liutenant Governon Frank Fagan and his wife Patricia Faga, and the premier Paul Davis with his wife Cheryl Davis. … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Canada, Governor-General Johnston of Canada, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Prime Minister Harper of Canada, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, State Visit | Leave a commentDutch Royals Attend Remembrance and Liberation Day
On May 4th and 5th, the Dutch Royals attended Remembrance and Liberation Day commemorations. Yesterday, Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven attend the 70th commemoration of WWII at the Canadian War Cemetery in Holten. Were present some Canadian veterans and the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, along with his wife Laureen. Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven laid wreaths. In the late afternoon, Prince Pieter-Christiaan along with … Continue reading
Posted in The Netherlands | Tagged Canada, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Liberation Day, Prime Minister Harper of Canada, Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands, Prince Pieter-Christiaan of Orange-Nassau, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Remembrance Day | Leave a commentThe Cambridges in Canada – Days 2, 3 and 4
O Canada! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Canada right on time to celebrate the nation’s national holiday, Canada Day (July 1). Spending day two of their first royal tour as a married couple in Ottawa, the Duke and Duchess attended the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. Firstly, the couple attended a citizenship ceremony with Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, and his wife Laureen, where they watched … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Canada, Concert, Fashion, Governor-General Johnston of Canada, Hospital, National Day, Official Visit, Prime Minister Harper of Canada, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentPrince Charles Represents Queen Elizabeth at D-Day Commemoration
The Prince of Wales has attended the D-Day Commemorative service in France, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. President Obama, President Sarkozy, Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown also attended. As reportedly planned by President Sarkozy, the commemoration was largely a Franco-American affair, with the contributions of the British and Canadian troops downplayed. At the official commemoration at the Normandy American cemetary near Colleville-sur-Mer (Omaha … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Anniversary, D-Day, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, France, President Obama of the United States, President Sarkozy of France, Prime Minister Brown of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Harper of Canada, The Prince of Wales, World War II | Leave a comment