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The role of the monarch in The Netherlands

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24th November 2022
The monarchy of the Netherlands has undergone many changes since its founding in 1815. Like most of Europe’s monarchies, the Dutch throne has transitioned to a constitutional monarchy that delegates most of the sovereign’s executive authority to ministers responsible for carrying out the tasks of government.King Willem-Alexander is the current King of the Netherlands and is the country’s…
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The Dutch King & Queen deliver concerning and emotional statement about their daughter Princess Amalia

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13th October 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands have delivered an emotional statement on camera regarding their eldest daughter, Princess Amalia.Their Majesties revealed that the 18-year-old Princess no longer lives in a student housing in Amsterdam because of threats made against her.The heir to the Dutch throne is studying at university, but now only leaves the house to…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima congratulate F1 Max Verstappen for world championship victory

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10th October 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima sent a congratulatory message to Formula One pilot Max Verstappen for his victory in the Japan Grand Prix.Their Majesties tweeted the following message: “After a tiresome start to this season, Max Verstappen regained itself in a big way, winning as many as 12 of the 18 races and both sprint races. The ultimate achievement was delivered today by…
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Princess Amalia's first Opening of Parliament overshadowed by protesters

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21st September 2022
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, attended her first Opening of Parliament yesterday, but the mood soon turned sour. The Opening of Parliament is called Prinsjesdag in the Netherlands.Prinsjesdag always takes place on the third Tuesday in September. King Willem-Alexander addressed a joint session of the States-General of the Netherlands, which consists of…
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