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Dutch King and Queen's state visit to Germany rocked by attempted assassination of journalist in Amsterdam

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7th July 2021
On Tuesday evening, prominent Dutch journalist Peter R De Vries was shot and seriously wounded in Amsterdam.  Mr De Vries was was exiting a television studio after being a guest on the live show RTL Boulevard to talk about the case of a hairdresser who was murdered in 2019. The journalist was hit by five shots fired at close range, one of which hit him in the head. He is currently fighting…
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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands seen for the first time after ear surgery

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4th July 2021
On Friday, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands appeared in the stands of the Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO) [Official International Equestrian Competition] after about a month’s absence from public life following surgery.  The Royal House of the Netherlands published a press release in the afternoon on 11 June, saying that Princess Beatrix had undergone surgery on her…
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Countess Eloise keeps her late uncle close to her heart

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19th June 2021
Following the success of her Instagram account, Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has released her first book, Learning by Doing, in June 2021. It is a lifestyle book that focuses primarily on personal anecdotes from Eloise’s life, including her favourite recipes, clothing, and make-up tips. However, it also includes one personal and touching story involving her late uncle, Prince Friso of…
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Netherlands' Golden Coach at Amsterdam Museum for exhibition

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12th June 2021
On Tuesday, 9 June, the Netherlands’ Golden State Coach arrived in Amsterdam to be featured in an exhibition.  The coach, used traditionally for state functions, such as Budget Day, has been undergoing a five years-long renovation, meaning that King Willem-Alexander has only been able to use it a handful of times during his reign.  The coach has now been placed in a glass case, which…
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