The Netherlands

Dutch royal urges people to buy second hand clothes

A member of the Dutch Royal Family has taken to social media to urge the public to buy second-hand clothing as royals everywhere are encouraging more sustainable habits. Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has shared a message on Instagram to help promote sustainability in fashion. In a video, she said, “Please, try to buy second-hand clothes” and explains that finding…
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The Netherlands releases special images to mark King Willem-Alexander's 10 years on the throne

The Royal House of the Netherlands has released new, special images to mark King Willem-Alexander’s ten years on the Dutch throne. The photos feature the King, his mother, Princess Beatrix, and his 19-year-old daughter, Princess Amalia. They were taken in December 2022 at Noordeinde Palace by Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk. ©RVD – Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk ©RVD – Gemmy…
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The line of succession to the Dutch throne

The Netherlands abides by absolute primogeniture and has since 1983. It is governed by Article 25 of the Dutch Constitution. The Netherlands takes the proximity of blood into consideration when determining the line of succession; as such, only three degrees of kinship…
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Dutch royal visit lands in Sint Maarten

The Dutch Royal Family is continuing on their tour of the Dutch Caribbean and landed in Sint Maarten on Monday, 6 February.  King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands briefly switched royals to his “other” job and co-piloted the plane that flew the Dutch royals to…
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Protestors on royal visit demand reparations

The King and Queen of the Netherlands, as well as the Princess of Orange, are currently on tour in the Dutch Caribbean. This is the Princess of Orange’s first tour, and she has jumped in and taken to her royal duties. The tour is not without controversy, though, as protestors have demanded reparations for slavery under Dutch rule.  A group of indigenous protestors part of the group…
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A photo session at a special location for the Dutch royals

The Dutch Royal Family has taken part in a photo session in a special location. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane visited the exhibition ‘The century of Juliana’ at Amsterdam’s De Nieuwe Kerk and posed for a photo session. Copyright RVD The exhibit honours Queen Juliana – the King’s grandmother &#8211…
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