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A new chapter for the Princess of Orange as she starts university

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands began a new chapter when she attended her first university classes at the University of Amsterdam. The young royal began her undergraduate studies with an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics. She did not stop to talk to assembled reporters who were there to capture her first day of university but did…
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King Willem-Alexander pulls out of US economic visit due to illness

The Dutch Royal Household has announced that King Willem-Alexander will no longer take part in a planned working visit to the United States due to illness.  His Majesty, says the press release, is recovering from an episode of pneumonia, and air travel could hinder the expected full recovery.  Queen Máxima and all other State ministers that were scheduled to take part in the trip will…
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Queen Maxima travels to India for UN role

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has completed a visit to India in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. The Dutch Queen’s visit comes as India is poised to assume leadership of the G20 in December…
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Queen Máxima goes back to uni for introduction week

Queen Máxima mixed royal duties with motherhood during a university orientation reception in Delft earlier this week. The Dutch queen was joined by the Minister of Education, Culture and Science for a session at Delft University of Technology to welcome new students and discuss ways that they can be involved on campus while also focusing on their mental health. Queen Máxima attended the…
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King Willem-Alexander opens the doors to his palace

King Willem-Alexander’s working palace Noordeinde Palace in The Hague will open its door for four Saturdays in a row. Noordeinde Palace began its life as a medieval farmhouse in 1533.This was converted into a spacious residence, which was bought for Louise de Coligny, the widow of William I, Prince of Orange, in 1595. It was her son who enlarged the house even more, and it was…
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