The Netherlands

Princess Amalia misses "the normal life of a student"

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has revealed her thoughts on university life after she was forced to move back home due to threats against her last autumn. The Princess of Orange, who was on a tour of the Dutch Caribbean islands with her parents, said that she misses “the normal life of a student” the most and being able just to enter a shop. Amalia also thanked everyone for…
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Queen Máxima left speechless by King Willem-Alexander's love gesture on their anniversary

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary this week while on their Caribbean tour.  The King and Queen, as well as the Princess of Orange, are on a ten-day tour of the Dutch Caribbean. The royal trio are currently in Curaçao and have been meeting with locals. However, Willem-Alexander took a moment to celebrate his anniversary on…
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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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Princess Margriet and Prof Van Vollenhoven remember Jewish healthcare facility deportations

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and her husband, Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven attended the commemoration event for the evacuation and deportation of patients from the Het Apeldoornsche Bosch psychiatric hospital.  On Monday, 23 January, Princess Margriet and her husband arrived at De Prinsehof primary school in Apeldoorn, where the ceremony was held. Before going inside, the…
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