Silver Jubilee of Queen Beatrix: April 2005

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks lots The Watcher.

 

[The Watcher]

It was a great interview today with Queen Beatrix. I am really impressed. We have a beautiful Queen

I hope somebody on BRMB will make a summary of the interview, than I will posted it here

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Very lovely and happy Queen: The Queen from yesterday:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Official photo from AAP Image:

 

[marezdote]

It was a great interview today with Queen Beatrix. I am really impressed. We have a beautiful Queen

I hope somebody on BRMB will make a summary of the interview, than I will posted it here

Was it a print interview or one on TV? If it was on TV do you know are there any clips online?

 

[misshelen]

Was it a print interview or one on TV? If it was on TV do you know are there any clips online?

It was on tv and this is the link
http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams?/nos/nieuws/2005/april/video/270405/quotes_koningin.wmv

 

[marezdote]

It was on tv and this is the link
http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams?/nos/nieuws/2005/april/video/270405/quotes_koningin.wmv

Thanks misshelen! I don't speak Dutch but it was neat to get to her what her voice sounds like as I had never heard it before.

 

[misshelen]

Picture from interview on Dutch tv yesterday evening

 

[Gabriella]

Thanks for posting the link to the video misshelen! I can't speak Dutch either, but I am always extrememly curious to hear what various royals sound like. I believe that Beatrix is one of the few that I'd never heard before. Even though I can't understand a lick of what she's saying, she sounds very sure of herself and confident. She didn't seem to studder much at all, trying to figure out what to say. I also noticed that she's extrememly expressive when she talks and seems to use her hands quite a bit.

 

[The Watcher]

Article from Expatica/ANP:

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Queen confident Dutch society will find balance

29 April 2005

AMSTERDAM — On the eve of her silver jubilee as Dutch monarch, Queen Beatrix has spoken openly about the loneliness of her position and her belief that the Netherlands will emerge stronger from present tensions.

In a series of exclusive interviews with public broadcaster NOS, the Queen also spoke about the brutal murders of politician Pim Fortuyn and filmmaker Theo van Gogh, describing them as "disasters".

The comment is noteworthy given the fact the Queen was criticised for not addressing the murder of Fortuyn in her Speech from the Throne in 2002. Beatrix was not immediately visible after the murder of Van Gogh either.

But Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said in the same broadcast on Thursday night: "I said in the days after the murder of Van Gogh that I'd been in contact with the Queen. In some statements that I issue, I also speak on behalf of the Queen."

Turning to tension in society, Beatrix told interviewer and philosophy of law professor Dorien Pessers that the Netherlands is changing, but not necessarily for the better.

She said that undercurrents remain in society, but expressed faith in the Netherlands: "We have a strong society. We have basically a very healthy society also. In the long run, we must find a new balance."

However, the Queen lamented the hardening of society, saying that it has become more superficial, pointing also to a greater emphasis on materialism. She said people have become ruder and that individualism is taking force.

Beatrix said toleration is something that is learned and taught to children and should be expanded to include other religious faiths and not just Christianity.

Praising a greater emphasis on quality, the Queen said "people have gradually started to recognise that it is very important to place demands on all aspects of society. For me, quality means that you do your best".

But she regrets some changes in the Dutch character: "I believe that some of our matter-of-factness, austerity and moderation — which were part of the Dutch character — have become less visible".

Turning to her role as monarch, the Queen said her reign has proven very different in practice than what she had imagined. "I primarily think that you misjudge how lonely it is," she said, adding that the position of monarch is filled mainly by decision making. She was thankful of the support of family and her late husband Prince Claus.

Being always available is one of the difficult parts to her role as monarch also. She described this as a burden, but stressed that her faith has supported her in carrying out her responsibilities.

The Queen also said when signing legislation into law, it does not matter whether she agrees with the change or not and it does not indicate whether she agrees with the law. Essentially, Beatrix stressed that she must remain impartial in her approach.

And she is not ready to step down. She said her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and wife Princess Maxima first need time to enjoy building family and work pursuits before ascending the throne.

As to the role of being a grandmother, Beatrix said it was wonderful. "I had never thought it would be so fun. I may also baby sit now and again."

Known for her involvement in times of tragedy, Beatrix said that comforting someone is not possible. Comfort is very difficult to give, but you can, I think, show your sympathy as much as possible."

On Saturday, Queen's Day, Beatrix will have officially been the Dutch monarch for 25 years. Celebrations will start with a concert on Dam Square on Friday night.

 

[Ephram]

The windows of Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, are seen through a picture of Dutch Queen Beatrix in Amsterdam Thursday April 28, 2005. The church has been decorated with pictures of the Dutch Queen ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of her reign, she was crowned on April 30 1980. (AP Photo/Evert Elzinga)

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In Malaysia, there will also be an exhibition entitled 'Window on Holland' held in Midvalley Megamall, which starts today until 8 May in conjunction with the Queen Beatrix's Silver Jubilee celebrations. Many attractive programs have been scheduled by Dutch Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the 25 years of Queen Beatrix's reign. I shall drop by to the mall this Tuesday.

From the website of the shopping mall:-
‘Window on Holland’ Exhibition
Venue: East Entrance Atrium, Ground Floor and Mid Valley Exhibition Hall, Third Floor
Date: 27 April - 8 May 2005

 

[The Watcher]

I'm already in the Queensday-mood. Tonight I go to Amsterdam and tomorrow I will go to The Hague/Scheveningen.

I wish all Dutchies on this forum a great night and day

Bye!

 

[misshelen]

I'm already in the Queensday-mood. Tonight I go to Amsterdam and tomorrow I will go to The Hague/Scheveningen.

I wish all Dutchies on this forum a great night and day

Bye!

Me too The Watcher I wish you and all other Dutch people a great time.
I'm going also to Amsterdam tonight and will parting on the streets till late in the morning. It's the best event of every year.

Have fun!

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I also hope they have great time for the celebrations for their great Queen.
Happy wishes to Queen Beatrix.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

More article about The Queen:
http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/currentaffairs/region/netherlands/ned050429?view=Standard&version=1

 

[marezdote]

Hope you have a great time The Watcher and misshelen!

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

From the British Royal Website:
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page4044.asp

 

[Ephram]

HAPPY KONINGINNEDAG TO ALL DUTCH PEOPLE
AND
HAPPY SILVER JUBILEE TO QUEEN BEATRIX

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Some of Queen Beatrix's yesterday's pictures​

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

THanks lot Ephram.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I think Princes Mabel was thee too?I saw her behind Princess Maxima?

 

[Ephram]

I think Princes Mabel was thee too?I saw her behind Princess Maxima?

Yes indeed.

See this

http://members3.boardhost.com/Beneluxroyal/msg/148194.html

 

[Ephram]

Hallo,

I want to ask a question will NOS website broadcast the celebration for Queen Beatrix annual birthday walkabout today? What time will it be broadcast? Please inform me...

 

[xxPatrickxx]

are there any pictures from colourpress.com from yesterday evening?

 

[leon]

Yesterday...
http://www.colourpress.com/index.cfm?GoTo=frontend/fotos/ShowSerie.cfm&MaxShow=15&nPictureSerieNo=5051

 

[misshelen]

I had a great time in Amsterdam and I hope Beatrix and her family too. More pictures from yesterday

 

[Hannelore]

Beatrix looked happy

Maxima looked lovely herself, but that coat is horrible!!

And Mabel sort of reminds me of an Edwardian governess with that hairdo

 

[misshelen]

It's Queensday! Pictures from this morning

 

[misshelen]

More pictures from yesterday Colourpress

 

[Larzen]

Princess Anette really is such a natural radiant beauty, the most beautiful woman in the dutch royal house IMO. I scratch my head over Maximas choice of the black and green coat , its downright ugly, however she herself looks rather nice, and very pregnant.

 

[misshelen]

more pictures from this morning in The Hague