January Our coverage of the Dutch Royal
Family began with a look back at the wedding of Princess Margriet
and Pieter van Vollenhoven, continued with the news that King
Willem-Alexander would accept the Prime Minister’s resignation, and
also included the report that Countess Eloise (daughter of Prince
Constantijn and Princess Laurentien) was writing a book. King
Willem-Alexander and Queen…
Dutch Prime Minister weighs in on monarch's role in government formation
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…
Anti-apartheid and human rights activist
Desmond Tutu has died of cancer at the age of 90, it was announced
earlier today. He was the Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986
and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996. The Dutch
King and Queen and Princess…
King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands speaks of courage and perseverance in his Christmas Broadcast
25th December 2021
King Willem-Alexander’s speech in full:
In October I received this first copy of the latest Bible
translation. The old sources have been converted into the language
of our time on the basis of the latest insights. Also the Christmas
story. A defenceless child as a sign of hope. The story of the
birth of Jesus continues to appeal to the imagination. It has been
told in all times and in…
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…
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…
Dutch Royal Family reunited as Princess Alexia returns home from Wales for the holidays
12th December 2021
Christmas is right around the corner, and
foreign exchange students are making their way back home for the
holidays. At UWC Atlantic, the term ended on Friday, 10 December,
and on Saturday, the Dutch Royal Household’s accounts were graced
by a picture of the reunion of the family. With the caption:
“The holidays are approaching: it’s time to get back home
together,” the…
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…
King Willem Alexander gives an update on Princess Beatrix's health
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…
The Princess of Orange, Princess
Catharina-Amalia, has been introduced in the Council of State. As
she is now 18 years old, the Dutch Constitution gives the heir to
the throne an automatic place in the Council. Her father, who is
the president of the Council of State, led her introduction. Her
mother, Queen Máxima, was also present. King Willem-Alexander and
Princess Catharina-Amalia arrived…
