The Netherlands

Dutch drug lab reminds King of "Breaking Bad"

King Willem-Alexander inadvertently revealed he’s a fan of a certain TV series while learning more about the drug trade in the Netherlands on 20 April. Saying it felt like the hit drama “Breaking Bad,” the Dutch King had a look around a recreation of a drug lab used for educational purposes. “Interesting to see it in practice,” he said, viewing the synthetic drug lab…
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Which Dutch royals will attend the Invictus Games?

The Dutch royals have announced who will attend the Invictus Games in The Hague, which are set to begin this weekend. Both King Willem-Alexander and his aunt, Princess Margriet, are set to attend the seven-day event. A Royal House spokesperson said: “King Willem-Alexander and Princess Margriet will attend the Invictus Games. The Princess will be present at the opening ceremony on…
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King Willem-Alexander remembers peace conference during government dinner

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a dinner for government members at Huis ten Bosch Palace. On the evening of Tuesday, 29 March, Their Majesties offered dinner to the members of the new Rutte government, who were installed on 10 January. The dinner marked the conclusion of the rounds of welcome audiences that King Willem-Alexander held with all 20 ministers plus the nine…
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King Willem-Alexander's office to donate ticket profits to Ukraine relief fund

The Royal Palace in Amsterdam has launched an initiative to support Ukrainians during this difficult time. All profits made from entrance tickets on Sunday, 6 March will be donated to Giro555, a Dutch organisation that collects relief funds and volunteers for crisis situations.  The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign within the cultural sector called “H-art for Ukraine”…
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