The Netherlands

Dutch Prime Minister weighs in on monarch's role in government formation

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27th December 2021
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has weighed in once again on his ideas about the role a monarch should play in forming a new government.  During his Christmas interview to newspaper De Telegraaf, Mr Rutte was asked about the current transition between this government and the next one. This transition has been going on for the past nine months, since the closure of the electoral…
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Princess Catharina-Amalia inundated with birthday cards

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25th December 2021
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands received many birthday cards for her 18th birthday earlier this month. The Princess of Orange shared a photo of her and several of her birthday cards on Instagram to express her gratitude for the good wishes. On Instagram, Amalia said: “For the past few weeks I have been inundated with congratulations and birthday cards. This has made me…
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83-year-old Princess Beatrix recovers from coronavirus

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12th December 2021
Princess Beatrix has recovered from coronavirus, according to the Dutch Royal House. In a press release, they stated that the 83-year-old former queen is out of isolation and is considered recovered. “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands is complaint-free and allowed out of isolation. Princess Beatrix tested positive for coronavirus last weekend and has since been in…
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Future queen's first standard revealed on milestone birthday

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8th December 2021
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has come of age, and to mark the occasion, the future Queen of the Netherlands’ first standard has been revealed by the Government Information Service (RVD). Her cut standard is the traditional orange with a Nassau blue cross that divides the flag into four sections. The Royal Coat of Arms is in the centre with the coat of arms of the House of Orange in…
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