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Maxima at 50: How she developed a royal style of her own

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10th May 2021
On 17 May 2021, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will be turning 50 years old. In honour of her milestone birthday, Royal Central is looking back at some of her notable fashion moments.Since her wedding to the then-Prince of Orange, Willem-Alexander, Máxima has always been a favourite for royal fashion watchers. She has never been afraid to take a risk, and you can always expect a…
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Dutch royals head to Eindhoven to celebrate scaled-down King's Day

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27th April 2021
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their daughters, the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane, have left Paleis Huis ten Bosch to travel to Eindhoven to celebrate a scaled-down King’s Day. A photo was released in which the royals posed in front of the Palace.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the celebrations have been scaled down for the second year in a row. In…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima send their condolences

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9th April 2021
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands have sent their condolences upon the death of Prince Philip.Their message reads, “It is with great respect that we remember His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Throughout his long life, he committed himself with dedication to the British people and to his many duties and responsibilities. His lively personality never…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: Princess Beatrix

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1st April 2021
In this series, Royal Central is taking a look at the grandchildren of monarchs around the world. In this instalment, we’re heading to The Netherlands to introduce the eight grandchildren of Princess Beatrix, the former Dutch queen.Children of King Willem-Alexander and Queen MáximaPhoto: Moniek Bloks/Royal CentralCatharina-Amalia, Princess of OrangeSeventeen-year-old…
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