King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands have sent their condolences upon the death of Prince Philip.
Their message reads, “It is with great respect that we remember His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Throughout his long life, he committed himself with dedication to the British people and to his many duties and responsibilities. His lively personality never…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands spoke to researchers, psychiatrists, general practitioners and the organisation MIND on Tuesday regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mental health.
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The Queen spoke online…
The Netherlands has one of the most spectacular collections of royal jewels in Europe, and this month we’re taking a look at five of their impressive diamond pieces.
The Stuart Tiara
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When it comes to tiaras, go big or go home. Nothing…
In this series, Royal Central is taking a look at the grandchildren of monarchs around the world. In this instalment, we’re heading to The Netherlands to introduce the eight grandchildren of Princess Beatrix, the former Dutch queen.
Children of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
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Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange
Seventeen-year-old…
Queen Máxima opens Money Week with speech on youth financial well-being
23rd March 2021
Queen Máxima gave a speech to mark Global Money Week’s opening on Monday, recalling her own upbringing as a tool towards financial well-being as an adult.
The Queen, who is the honorary chairman of the Money Wise Platform, gave her speech to schoolchildren across…
Princess Mabel puts spotlight on COVID vaccines in developing countries
21st March 2021
Princess Mabel van Oranje took to Twitter to express her gratitude for being able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: “Grateful to have received a free #COVID19 vaccine today (UK resident, age 50+).” She then turned that gratitude into action stating that she was going to…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the Nederlands Dans Theatre (NDT) in The Hague on Tuesday to hear how the dance company is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Queen was shown around by Emily Molnar, the Artistic Director of NDT, who took her to watch a dance lesson. She learned how dancers have continued their craft via online practices and have reached audiences through online…
It was a wedding fit for a queen in waiting but the bride and groom only made it to the altar after a wave of protest, some of it angry, that threatened to stop their romance in its tracks. When Beatrix of the Netherlands, then heir to her country’s throne, wed Claus van…
Queen Máxima paid a virtual visit to the Elance Academy on International Women’s Day to learn more about the projects from the Dutch coaching academy.
At Elance, an organisation first supported by King Willem-Alexander’s and Queen Máxima’s Oranje Fonds Growth…
Queen Maxima gives speech about financial equality for International Women's Day
9th March 2021
Queen Máxima has given a speech about financial equality between men and women to mark International Women’s Day.
The online event, A Call to Action for Reaching Financial Equality, was hosted by the Better Than Cash Alliance, UNCDF, World Bank Group and Women’s World Banking, the Dutch Royal House outlined.
Queen Máxima gave her speech in her capacity as the UN…