Hudson 400th - WA and Máxima's Official Visit to New York: September 8-13, 2009


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Is there any word of someone from the Dutch royal family coming to NY as part of the 400th anniversary celebration of Henry Hudson's voyage?
 
I can't find anything on the website of the RF but I believe WA and Máxima will go to NYC.
 
Thanks Marengo and have a wonderful weekend!
 
For when is this scheduled?
 
Amsterdam - New York , 400 Years

TRH The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima will attend the jubilee of the 400th anniversary of the
founding of New Amsterdam,present day New York,by the Dutch on september 8th till september 13th,New York City.
Het Koninklijk Huis
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http://www.ny400.nl/

http://www.ny400.org/
 
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Willem-Alexander and Maxima visit New York: 8-13 September 2009

W-A and Maxima will visit NY for the NY400 event.
http://www.ny400.org/pressroom/press-release-prince-of-orange-and-princess-m
PRESS RELEASE Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands at NY400 celebrations in September

June 25, 2009

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The Netherlands, Thursday, June 25 - Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will participate in the celebrations of NY400 in New York from September 9 till September 13th. These celebrations are marking four hundred years of friendship between the Netherlands and the United States of America.
NY400 offers an opportunity to pay attention to the history, present and future of the relations between the two countries and shared values such as freedom, tolerance and equal opportunity. The NY400 activities are aiming at further intensifying the cooperation between the USA and the Netherlands in the 21st century. Two countries - one spirit, united by values, history and a vision of the future.
NY400 is the result of an initiative by the Dutch Government in close co-operation with Dutch local and provincial authorities, with New York City and New York State, and with active participation of a great number of organizations from the private, cultural and not-for-profit sectors.
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http://www.ny400.org/events/royal-roots-revisited-saluting-the-dutch-house-of-orange-nassau

The special bond between the Dutch royals and New York is highlighted in archival photographs that document past monarchs' visits to the Empire State, among them Princess Beatrix's 1959 trip to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Hudson's historic voyage. The exhibition coincides with the September 2009 visit to New York of Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Maxima for the 400th commemoration of Henry Hudson's arrival in the New World.
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Het Koninklijk Huis


NY400 | Holland on the Hudson | Netherlands & New York Celebrate 400 Year Dutch American Relationship
NY400 | 400 jaar geschiedenis; 400 jaar gedeelde waarden, 400 jaar vriendschap. / NY400
 
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New Amsterdaqm - New York 400

Three vessels of the Dutch Royal Navy have left for New York,Her Majesty's fregats " Tromp","van Speijk" and minesweaper "Urk".

The "Tromp" will host the Royal Gala on september 12th,while the band of the Royal Marines will perform on various occasions during
the celebration of the arrival of the "Halve Maen" (Halve Moon) 400 years ago.

TRH will also commemorate the 9/11 tragedy at Ground Zero.

The NY400 Harbour week starts with taking the salute of the fleet,the three navy vessels as well as a fleet of over 20 what we call "platbodems" .And the week will also be concluded with the salute of a fleet of over 100 vessels.
 
I wonder why she gets the award, due to what achievements?
 
Marengo said:
I wonder why she gets the award, due to what achievements?
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I wouldn't know.Her hubby got one years ago,so did Nelson Mandela,but Mrs C?Maybe instead of cuddling up,or to inspire her to get the The Hague invasion act out to the trashcan.She said in a discussion with students in Kenia two weeks ago that she regretted the US had not yet acknowledged the International Criminal Court at The Hague.This is seen as a sign the US actually will soon acknowledge the institution,and also will revoke the The Hague Invasion Act.It shouldn't have been there in the first place,now,it's just old palls cudling and gigling and trying to get their common act together again.That takes feathers here and there....:angel:

http://www.democracynow.org/2002/8/6/hague_invasion_act_bush_signs_a

http://www.nisnews.nl/public/230409_3.htm

http://www.iccnow.org/documents/8-3-02HRWBushSignsASPA.pdf

Guess this gets the message of our severe and deep discontent across,and also,how we hope for a place in the DC trashcans for both the documents as well as those who invented it.The FFA helps to get there,hence....but it was an outcry in the first place that the "act" was there at all as we Dutch feel,and rightfully so.

The Four Freedoms Award,here since the roots of Franklin Delano Roosevelt were dutch,from the province of Zeeland actually.The Award is handed out annually,but bi-annually either in The Netherlands at the Monastery of Middleburg,
Capital of the Province of Zeeland,or in the US.The entire Roosevelt clan still loves their meetings/reunions to be here in Zeeland,to this day.
 
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400 Years New Amsterdam - New York

Program for the visit by TRH The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima to NYC.

TRH will be in NYC earlyer as they also attend the religious wedding of Bernardo and Eva Guillermo this weekend.

Tuesday september 8th

09.00AM - 09.45AM Welcome at USS Intrepid by NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The welcome will be followed by the salute by Hr.Ms "Tromp".

Other ships will sail by Hr Ms Tromp,USS Carney,Hr.Ms van Speyk,HNLMS Urk,HDMS Thetis,HNoMS Rauma (Norway),BNS LObelia (Belgium),ENS Sakala (Estonia) ,HMCS Goose Bay (Canada),HMCS Shawinigan (Canada),
HMS Quorn (UK).Paralel to the Navy vessels the replica's of the "Halve Maen" and "Onrust" will sail also.

11.15AM Visit to Military Academy West Point

12.00 Noon The Royal Couple will watch the "lunch time review" as 4000 cadets take part after which The Prince
will speech from the Poop Deck of Washington Hall.

13.05PM Speech by HRH to Senior (4th year) Cadets at the Haig Room.

13.40PM Visit to Trophy Point where children will await the Pair.Royal Dutch Navy fregat Hr Ms "van Speyk" will float
in the background.

14.00PM Helicopter flight to Albany

15.40PM TRH will be received at the Governors Mansion by Governor David A.Patterson of the State of New York

( The New York State Executive Mansion ,the official residence of the Governor,already welcomed Queens Juliana
and Beatrix as they stayed at the residence.The Princess Suite was named after Beatrix after her visit in 1959)

16.00PM TRH will be received by Mayor Gerald D.Jennings atthe City Hall,short speeches will follow

(Albany was founded by the Dutch Republic of the Seven United Netherlands as Fort Orange in 1624)

16.45PM Visit to the New Netherlands Project at the New York State Library (NNP focussed on translating the
original documents from that period into english)

17.35PM TRH will leave the Library,children from Schenectady New York who participated in a exchange program
will sing for the Couple

20.00PM TRH will illuminate the Hall of the Empire State Building after which the entire building will colour Orange.

Wednesday september 9th

10.30AM Visit to the "Halve Maen",greeting and welcoming on board by Captain William "Chip" Reynolds.

(The Halve Maen is the only existing replica of Henry Hudsons ship and it is manned by both US and dutch
students aged 12 and 13)

http://gpdhome.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c648253ef0120a597f2d2970c-pi

10.55AM Short meeting with Dutch and American schoolchildren

11.05AM Unveiling of the Battery Park Design Pavillion,a gift by The Netherlands to NYC,short speech and looking
at the "Schaghen letter"

11.55AM Princess Máxima will baptise the Henry Hudson tulip after which she symbolicly presents the City of New York
with 100.000 tulip bulbs.
13.15PM Walkabout through Battery Gardens and Battery Gardeners Lunch.Short thank you speech by the Princess about

19.00PM Reception and Dinner at Bridgewaters Restaurant on occasion of the International Water Forum H209,speech by
The Prince

Bridgewaters | South Street Seaport | New York | Fine Dining | Catering Facility | Dinners | Weddings | Bar Mitzvahs | Seminars | Conferences | Benefits | The Glazier Group

Thursday september 10th

18.10PM Visit to the Vermeer exhibition at the Metropolitan as thew museum highlights the 400th anniversary
celebrations by having the "Melkmeisje"by Vermeer on show for the first time in the US.

19.30PM Reception and Dinner at The NY Stock Exchange

Friday september 11th

08.30 - 09.30AM TRH will attend the 9/11 Memorial Service at Zucotti Park as well as the two minutes of silence
at 08.46 and 09.03AM

10.05AM Arrival at the originally Dutch Collegiate West End Church where a Memorial Service will begin at 10.30AM.
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen will be in attendance.

18.30PM Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria and Hand-out of the Four Freedom Medals to Eboo Patel:the Freedom of
Worship Medal,Freedom from Want Medal:Vicky Escarra,Freedom of Speech and Expression Medal:
Anthony Romero,Freedom from Fear Medal:pasquale J.D'Amuro.At 20.50 the Four Freedoms Medal will
be handed out to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Saturday september 12th

10.10 - 11.15 Roundtable conversation between dutch and americans who swapped their jobs for a week
Job Swap

11.30AM Opening of the Historical exhibition from the National Archive at the South Street Seaport Museum,
"New Amsterdam:Island at the center of the World"

12.40PM Visit to Governors Island with a reception for the dutch community,New Yorkers and Dutch involved
in the NY 400 celebrations at Admiral's House

14.15 - 15.45PM Visit to New Island Festival,a mix of the Parade,Oerol Festival and Dance Event

19.45PM Arrival at Pier 88 at Hr Ms Tromp for a dinner and dance,opening dance by TRH by 20.00PM

Sunday september 13th

09.30AM TRH will go to Battery Park on the orange NY400 bicycles to visit the "Groene Vecht" vessel

09.40AM Harbor Day: sailing trip tp Hr Ms Tromp

11.00 AM Review of the Fleet from the bridge of Hr Ms Tromp in front of the Statue of Liberty and Fly By
by dutch Royal Airforce F16 aircraft

12.00 Return to Battery Park and walk to Bowling Green - New Amsterdam Village

12.15PM walk through the village

13.30PM Farewell and departure.Later that afternoon there will be a meeting with the press on the visit.

Het Koninklijk Huis
 
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Thanks for the information...Lucien.

It might be time to make a trip up 95! I what type of press they will get from the NY papers.
 
Thank you for posting the schedule of events. It appears that they'll be busy.
 
How wonderful, this should be a wonderful trip. :flowers:
 
lucien said:
Visit to the New Netherlands Project at the New York State Library (NNP focussed on translating the
original documents from that period into english)
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Nice that they are visiting the archives. One historian (Gehring) has been very dedicated to translate all the Dutch sources into English, a project he started in the 70-ties. Russell Shorto used a lot of this material for his excellent: 'New-Amsterdam, the island at the center of the world'.

The visit seems to be rather high profile, meeting Hillary Clinton twice. But then it is a special occassion of course. A pity that HM the queen couldn't attend part of the programme. It will be interesting to see if the prince can behave this time or if he starts yelling to the press again like he did during his visit to New Zealand and Australia. The last visits to NY were not free of akward moments either. The visit with Maxima a few years ago saw a sulking prince and princess, angry at the press (as Max Westerman frequently reminds us of) while WA's visit in 2000 made him refer to an 'open letter' by Videla himself. And on another note, it would be nice if princess Máxima would pay some attention to her wardrobe and her hairstyle.
 
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sorry, I do not want to be infantile :lol: but is it really called the Poop deck?

lucien said:
Program for the visit by TRH The Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima to NYC.

TRH will be in NYC earlyer as they also attend the religious wedding of Bernardo and Eva Guillermo this weekend.

Tuesday september 8th

09.00AM - 09.45AM Welcome at USS Intrepid by NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The welcome will be followed by the salute by Hr.Ms "Tromp".

Other ships will sail by Hr Ms Tromp,USS Carney,Hr.Ms van Speyk,HNLMS Urk,HDMS Thetis,HNoMS Rauma (Norway),BNS LObelia (Belgium),ENS Sakala (Estonia) ,HMCS Goose Bay (Canada),HMCS Shawinigan (Canada),
HMS Quorn (UK).Paralel to the Navy vessels the replica's of the "Halve Maen" and "Onrust" will sail also.

11.15AM Visit to Military Academy West Point

12.00 Noon The Royal Couple will watch the "lunch time review" as 4000 cadets take part after which The Prince
will speech from the
Poop Deck
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of Washington Hall.

13.05PM Speech by HRH to Senior (4th year) Cadets at the Haig Room.

13.40PM Visit to Trophy Point where children will await the Pair.Royal Dutch Navy fregat Hr Ms "van Speyk" will float
in the background.

14.00PM Helicopter flight to Albany

15.40PM TRH will be received at the Governors Mansion by Governor David A.Patterson of the State of New York

( The New York State Executive Mansion ,the official residence of the Governor,already welcomed Queens Juliana
and Beatrix as they stayed at the residence.The Princess Suite was named after Beatrix after her visit in 1959)

16.00PM TRH will be received by Mayor Gerald D.Jennings atthe City Hall,short speeches will follow

(Albany was founded by the Dutch Republic of the Seven United Netherlands as Fort Orange in 1624)

16.45PM Visit to the New Netherlands Project at the New York State Library (NNP focussed on translating the
original documents from that period into english)

17.35PM TRH will leave the Library,children from Schenectady New York who participated in a exchange program
will sing for the Couple

20.00PM TRH will illuminate the Hall of the Empire State Building after which the entire building will colour Orange.

Wednesday september 9th

10.30AM Visit to the "Halve Maen",greeting and welcoming on board by Captain William "Chip" Reynolds.

(The Halve Maen is the only existing replica of Henry Hudsons ship and it is manned by both US and dutch
students aged 12 and 13)

http://gpdhome.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c648253ef0120a597f2d2970c-pi

10.55AM Short meeting with Dutch and American schoolchildren

11.05AM Unveiling of the Battery Park Design Pavillion,a gift by The Netherlands to NYC,short speech and looking
at the "Schaghen letter"

11.55AM Princess Máxima will baptise the Henry Hudson tulip after which she symbolicly presents the City of New York
with 100.000 tulip bulbs.
13.15PM Walkabout through Battery Gardens and Battery Gardeners Lunch.Short thank you speech by the Princess about

19.00PM Reception and Dinner at Bridgewaters Restaurant on occasion of the International Water Forum H209,speech by
The Prince

Bridgewaters | South Street Seaport | New York | Fine Dining | Catering Facility | Dinners | Weddings | Bar Mitzvahs | Seminars | Conferences | Benefits | The Glazier Group

Thursday september 10th

18.10PM Visit to the Vermeer exhibition at the Metropolitan as thew museum highlights the 400th anniversary
celebrations by having the "Melkmeisje"by Vermeer on show for the first time in the US.

19.30PM Reception and Dinner at The NY Stock Exchange

Friday september 11th

08.30 - 09.30AM TRH will attend the 9/11 Memorial Service at Zucotti Park as well as the two minutes of silence
at 08.46 and 09.03AM

10.05AM Arrival at the originally Dutch Collegiate West End Church where a Memorial Service will begin at 10.30AM.
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen will be in attendance.

18.30PM Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria and Hand-out of the Four Freedom Medals to Eboo Patel:the Freedom of
Worship Medal,Freedom from Want Medal:Vicky Escarra,Freedom of Speech and Expression Medal:
Anthony Romero,Freedom from Fear Medal:pasquale J.D'Amuro.At 20.50 the Four Freedoms Medal will
be handed out to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Saturday september 12th

10.10 - 11.15 Roundtable conversation between dutch and americans who swapped their jobs for a week
Job Swap

11.30AM Opening of the Historical exhibition from the National Archive at the South Street Seaport Museum,
"New Amsterdam:Island at the center of the World"

12.40PM Visit to Governors Island with a reception for the dutch community,New Yorkers and Dutch involved
in the NY 400 celebrations at Admiral's House

14.15 - 15.45PM Visit to New Island Festival,a mix of the Parade,Oerol Festival and Dance Event

19.45PM Arrival at Pier 88 at Hr Ms Tromp for a dinner and dance,opening dance by TRH by 20.00PM

Sunday september 13th

09.30AM TRH will go to Battery Park on the orange NY400 bicycles to visit the "Groene Vecht" vessel

09.40AM Harbor Day: sailing trip tp Hr Ms Tromp

11.00 AM Review of the Fleet from the bridge of Hr Ms Tromp in front of the Statue of Liberty and Fly By
by dutch Royal Airforce F16 aircraft

12.00 Return to Battery Park and walk to Bowling Green - New Amsterdam Village

12.15PM walk through the village

13.30PM Farewell and departure.Later that afternoon there will be a meeting with the press on the visit.

Het Koninklijk Huis
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Dutch Royal invasion in New York City
The invasion mainly due to the wedding of Bernardo and Eva and the christening of their daughter Isabel during that service.But Alexander ands Máxima will stay on and most probably also will have a meeting with President and Mrs.Obama some time next week,most likely on thursday.

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Dutch royal invasion in New York


courtesy hja
 
Busy schedule. It's cool they're meeting President Obama. Wonder if they'll get to do any sight seeing on their own, maybe take in a show.
 
The dutch invasion : The prince of Orange and Princess Maxima, Princess Laurentien, Prince Maurits and Princess Marilene, Princess Annette, Prince Floris and Princess Aimee, who will start their two weeks holiday (so I suppose they are with their children), Princess Margarita and Tjalling ten Caten and but not sure Prince Carlos, Prince Jaime and Princess Carolina de Bourbon de Parme
 
While I'm happy to see the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Neau Amsterdam/New York attended by the Dutch Royal Family, I'd rather it not be WA & Maxima. The whole lawsuit against the Associated Press has left a bad taste in my mouth for them.....well, him. I'm also surprised that this is the first I'm hearing of a 400th anniversary celebration.
 
RubyPrincess168 said:
While I'm happy to see the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Neau Amsterdam/New York attended by the Dutch Royal Family, I'd rather it not be WA & Maxima. The whole lawsuit against the Associated Press has left a bad taste in my mouth for them.....well, him. I'm also surprised that this is the first I'm hearing of a 400th anniversary celebration.
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I feel exactly the same way. I'm torn between hoping that he gets hounded relentlessly by the media the whole time he's here and hoping he gets completely snubbed without absolutely no coverage at all.

I suspect it will be closer to the latter, as his visit is not exactly big news here under any circumstances. The Albany media might cover it as a local story when he's up there, but the NYC papers are unlikely to pay any attention, unless they run a story about the AP suit.
 
Turkish Delight said:
Some articles (in Dutch)
Nieuwsberichten Royalblog.nl: Prinselijk paar ook op bezoek bij Obama
Nieuwsberichten Royalblog.nl: Oranje invasie voor huwelijk in New York
Nieuwsberichten Royalblog.nl: Prinselijke agenda laat ruimte voor Obama
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The visit to the Obama´s is on except that they will visit Mrs.Obama and the President might pop-in,as to avoid that,while this is
not a State Visit,more Royals would wish to have the same treatment in simular cases in the future.According to dutch paper `Telegraaf`.
Anyway,they will meet.Simular cases,hmm,we founded NYC,can´t recall anyone else involved,let alone a Royal from abroad

But first,Patrick will take great pics of the wedding today!
 
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lucien said:
The visit to the Obama´s is on except that they will visit Mrs.Obama and the President might pop-in,as to avoid that,while this is
not a State Visit,more Royals would wish to have the same treatment in simular cases in the future.According to dutch paper `Telegraaf`.
Anyway,they will meet.
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Thanks for explaining lucien.

http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/4762634/__Prins_en_prinses_naar_Obama__.htmlhttp://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/4762634/__Prins_en_prinses_naar_Obama__.html
 
 
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lucien said:
Dutch Royal invasion in New York City
The invasion mainly due to the wedding of Bernardo and Eva and the christening of their daughter Isabel during that service.But Alexander ands Máxima will stay on and most probably also will have a meeting with President and Mrs.Obama some time next week,most likely on thursday.

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Dutch royal invasion in New York


courtesy hja
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Ooo lucky them getting to meet the Obama's. The pictures look wonderful so far. :flowers:
 
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