The Netherlands

Controversy over celebrations brings new conundrums for royals

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17th December 2021
It’s a tale of two parties. As Christmas approaches, quite a few minds are turning to celebrations but in these strange and challenging times in which we all live, every movement has meaning as two royal families have discovered with differing consequences this week.On the one hand, the House of Orange is in the eye of a media storm for a birthday gathering while the House of Windsor is…
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King Willem Alexander gives an update on Princess Beatrix's health

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9th December 2021
Earlier in December, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands was diagnosed with Covid-19. King Willem-Alexander has now given an update on his mother’s health. Despite her coronavirus infection, Princess Beatrix is doing well.King Willem Alexander said: “Fortunately, nothing is wrong at all. Only she had a bit of a cold, she thought it was the air conditioning in the tropics. She is in…
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Who is Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange?

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7th December 2021
As the heir to the Dutch throne celebrates her 18th birthday, we are taking a look at her life so far.Born on 7 December 2003 in The Hague’s the HMC Bronovo, Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria is the first child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (who were Prince and Princess at the time of Amalia’s birth). To celebrate her birth announcement, 101…
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Princess Beatrix diagnosed with COVID

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4th December 2021
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, is positive for COVID-19. She is said to have mild cold symptoms.The Royal House of the Netherlands announced via the Government Information Service (RVD) the news today saying that the former monarch is resting and isolating at…
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Dutch State Visit to Greece postponed

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2nd December 2021
The intended state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Greece has now been postponed following the continued spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.In consultation with the Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the visit has been put back. It was set to take place between Monday 13 December to Wednesday 15 December.The state visit has been…
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