The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix undergoes surgery for broken wrist

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21st February 2023
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 85, has undergone surgery for a broken wrist.The Princess broke her wrist skiing on Friday, 17 February, and she has returned to the Netherlands from Lech, Austria, where she was holidaying.The Government Information Service (RVD) stressed that the royal is in good health after the surgery: “The Princess is otherwise in good health and will…
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Dutch Minister expresses solidarity with Princess Amalia following "difficulty" to adapt to life under threat

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14th February 2023
Following her comments last week about her current situation, the Minister of Justice and Security has offered some comments about the Dutch government’s efforts to protect Princess Catharina-Amalia. Ms Dilan Yeşilgöz said that the entire complex of forces under his jurisdiction is working “day and night” to ensure the safety of the heir to the Dutch throne, adding that “a lot is…
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Dutch royal visit lands in Sint Maarten

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8th February 2023
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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OPINION: Focus on Princess Amalia's potential and don't body shame her

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6th February 2023
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has been on a trip with her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, to the Dutch Caribbean.The Princess of Orange is visiting Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba – all countries Amalia will one day be monarch of; the Royal House has said the tour is meant to introduce the Princess to the Caribbean part of the Dutch…
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Take a look at the opulent wedding dress for a fairy tale princess

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2nd February 2023
On 30 March 2001, Queen Beatrix announced the engagement of her son and heir, Prince Willem-Alexander to the Argentine-born investment banker Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti. The couple were married on 2 February 2002.On February 2nd 2023, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are celebrating their 21stwedding anniversary!To celebrate, let’s take a look back at Máxima’s stunning…
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