The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands seen for the first time after ear surgery

On Friday, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands appeared in the stands of the Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO) [Official International Equestrian Competition] after about a month’s absence from public life following surgery.  The Royal House of the Netherlands published a press release in the afternoon on 11 June, saying that Princess Beatrix had undergone surgery on her…
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The Netherlands

Countess Eloise keeps her late uncle close to her heart

Following the success of her Instagram account, Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has released her first book, Learning by Doing, in June 2021. It is a lifestyle book that focuses primarily on personal anecdotes from Eloise’s life, including her favourite recipes, clothing, and make-up tips. However, it also includes one personal and touching story involving her late uncle, Prince Friso of…
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Netherlands' Golden Coach at Amsterdam Museum for exhibition

On Tuesday, 9 June, the Netherlands’ Golden State Coach arrived in Amsterdam to be featured in an exhibition.  The coach, used traditionally for state functions, such as Budget Day, has been undergoing a five years-long renovation, meaning that King Willem-Alexander has only been able to use it a handful of times during his reign.  The coach has now been placed in a glass case, which…
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Princess Amalia to return allowance she was due to receive

Princess Amalia, the heir to the Dutch throne, has informed Prime Minister Mark Rutte that she will return the allowance she was due to receive upon her 18th birthday for the duration of her studies. She wrote to the Prime Minister that she finds receiving the allowance “uncomfortable, as long as she is unable to work for it and other students will have it so much more difficult.
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