The Netherlands

Flashback Friday: Princess Máxima swims the Amsterdam City Swim for ALS

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13th May 2022
On Sunday, 9 September 2012, the then Princess Máxima of the Netherlands swam the two-kilometre Amsterdam City Swim to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through the canals of the city. She finished the course in just under an hour.Dressed in a wetsuit and goggles, Máxima swam through theancient, murky canals, which have not been officially designated as safe for…
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The consorts of 1952: Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands

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4th May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In this series, Royal Central takes a look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.Prince Bernhard of the NetherlandsBorn Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld in 1911, this German nobleman supported his wife, mother-in-law, and daughters…
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Dutch King and Queen set to visit US

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30th April 2022
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are headed state-side this fall, with a working business visit to California and Texas added to their diaries.From 6-9 September, the Dutch royals will visit San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, Dallas and Houston in an economic visit to support Dutch businesses and encourage partnerships with their American counterparts.According to the Dutch Royal…
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King Willem-Alexander celebrates King’s Day in Maastricht

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28th April 2022
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his family have celebrated King’s Day in Maastricht.King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane began their day at Sint Servaasbrug, where the mayor and governor welcomed them. They watched water sports from the bridge before walking through two routes, ‘Maastricht life’ and…
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