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…
Queen Máxima visits cleaning company in Uden
20th April 2021
Queen Máxima paid a working visit to CSU, a cleaning business with headquarters in Uden, on Tuesday to celebrate the company’s win in the Large Business category for the Koning Willem I Awards.
CSU has eleven offices throughout the Netherlands and employs over 15,000…
Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau writes a lifestyle book
20th April 2021
Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau, a niece of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, has written a lifestyle book.
Her book “Learning by doing”, which despite its English title will be in Dutch, will be released in June and is already available for…
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…
Queen Máxima discusses COVID and its impact on mental health
7th April 2021
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands spoke to researchers, psychiatrists, general practitioners and the organisation MIND on Tuesday regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mental health.
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The Queen spoke online…
April sparkle: The Netherlands' best diamonds
2nd April 2021
The Netherlands has one of the most spectacular collections of royal jewels in Europe, and this month we’re taking a look at five of their impressive diamond pieces.
The Stuart Tiara
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Grandchildren of monarchs: Princess Beatrix
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 Máxima
Photo: Moniek Bloks/Royal Central
Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange
Seventeen-year-old…
Queen Máxima gave a speech to mark Global Money Week’s opening on Monday, recalling her own upbringing as a tool towards financial well-being as an adult.
The Queen, who is the honorary chairman of the Money Wise Platform, gave her speech to schoolchildren across…
Princess Mabel van Oranje took to Twitter to express her gratitude for being able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: “Grateful to have received a free #COVID19 vaccine today (UK resident, age 50+).” She then turned that gratitude into action stating that she was going to…
Queen Máxima visits Nederlands Dans Theatre
17th March 2021
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited the Nederlands Dans Theatre (NDT) in The Hague on Tuesday to hear how the dance company is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Queen was shown around by Emily Molnar, the Artistic Director of NDT, who took her to watch a dance lesson. She learned how dancers have continued their craft via online practices and have reached audiences through online…