An emergency order has been issued in The Hague after “serious concerns about disruptions on Prinsjesdag.”
Prinsjesdag, or the opening of Parliament in the Netherlands, always takes place on the third Tuesday in September. King Willem-Alexander will address a joint session of the States-General of the Netherlands, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and…
Queen Máxima’s economic visit to the United States began on the west coast in San Francisco with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights and a message for King Willem-Alexander back home.
Queen Máxima began her American visit in San Francisco, meeting with Mayor London Breed before…
Third time's the charm? New dates for twice-postponed Dutch State Visit to Greece
7th September 2022
The Royal House of the Netherlands has announced new dates for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Greece.Â
The visit has been postponed twice in the past year. Initially, the royals were supposed to be in Greece in late 2021, but the third wave of…
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands began a new chapter when she attended her first university classes at the University of Amsterdam.
The young royal began her undergraduate studies with an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics. She did not stop to talk to assembled reporters who were there to capture her first day of university but did…
King Willem-Alexander travelled to the German border to visit the Ter Apel centre for asylum seekers.
His Majesty arrived in the small town in the northeast of the country on Wednesday, 31 August, accompanied by the Secretary of State of Justice and Security. The…
The Princess of Orange is poised to undertake her first official royal tour early next year when she accompanies her parents to the Caribbean parts of the kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Royal House of the Netherlands announced the news on 1 September 2022, revealing that…
King Willem-Alexander pulls out of US economic visit due to illness
1st September 2022
The Dutch Royal Household has announced that King Willem-Alexander will no longer take part in a planned working visit to the United States due to illness.Â
His Majesty, says the press release, is recovering from an episode of pneumonia, and air travel could hinder the expected full recovery.Â
Queen Máxima and all other State ministers that were scheduled to take part in the trip will…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has completed a visit to India in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development.
The Dutch Queen’s visit comes as India is poised to assume leadership of the G20 in December…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima offer support after tragic truck accident
28th August 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands released a message of support following a tragic truck accident.
The message states: “We are shocked and horrified by the terrible accident in Nieuw-Beijerland last night, where there were so many victims.
Queen Máxima mixed royal duties with motherhood during a university orientation reception in Delft earlier this week.
The Dutch queen was joined by the Minister of Education, Culture and Science for a session at Delft University of Technology to welcome new students and discuss ways that they can be involved on campus while also focusing on their mental health.
Queen Máxima attended the…
