Queen Máxima of the Netherlands paid a
working visit to Christian Primary School (CBS) Sabina van Egmond
in Oud-Beijerland on Thursday. The Queen spoke to teachers, parents
and students about the effect COVID-19 has had on the primary
education system. The school has two locations, and Her Majesty
visited the Sportlaan location while speaking via video call to
those at the Poortwijk location.
King Willem-Alexander reenacts proposal in Valentine's Day gesture
14th February 2021
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
shared a romantic photo on Instagram earlier today in which he
reenacted his proposal to Queen Maxima. King Willem-Alexander
famously proposed to his now-wife Queen Maxima on the icy pond at
Huis Ten Bosch over twenty years ago.
Pseudonym Prince - the day a future King took part in an ice skating competition under a fake name
9th February 2021
As the temperature drops below freezing
in the Netherlands, talk inevitably turns to the Elfstedentocht
(Eleven Cities Tour) which has not taken place for 24 years, but it
remains known as “The Tour of Tours.” But did you know that a
future King skated in the…
The Dutch Royal Family will not take
their annual holiday to Lech, Austria, this year due to COVID
regulations. The Government Information Service (RVD) confirmed the
news to Dutch news organisation ANP. The royals will be abiding by
Dutch health regulations and recommendations by Prime Minister Mark
Rutte by not to holiday until the end of March. Austria also only
has their slopes in the Alps…
Royal Wedding Rewind: Willem-Alexander and Maxima of the Netherlands
2nd February 2021
It was a wedding for the history books
and thousands turned out to celebrate. When Willem-Alexander and
Maxima married in 2002, the popularity that has mostly dominated
their time as King and Queen of the Netherlands was on show for all
to see as they were cheered throughout…
The Dutch Royal Family has released a new
photo of Princess Beatrix to celebrate her 83rd birthday. The
former Queen will celebrate her birthday with limited visitors to
abide by the governemental advice regarding the COVID-pandemic.
Princess Beatrix was born on…
Queen Máxima speaks to non-food retail entrepreneurs about coronavirus
31st January 2021
Queen Máxima paid a digital visit to
non-food retail entrepreneurs on Thursday, showing her support for
the retail industry that has been heavily hit by the coronavirus
pandemic. The Queen’s visit included staff from INretail, an
entrepreneurial group that supports businesses, and small- and
medium-sized businesses within the Netherlands. The retailers who
were on the call included Schutrups…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of
the Netherlands have sent a message of support to first responders
after riots broke out in several cities in the Netherlands. “Our
thanks go out to all those police officers, first responders and
municipal employees who are…
Countess Eloise, the daughter of Prince
Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, has
revealed that she is writing a book on her Instagram account. The
18-year-old granddaughter of Princess Beatrix and niece of King
Willem-Alexander did not reveal what the…
The Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, has
offered his resignation to King Willem-Alexander after the fall of
his government today. The fall of the government comes following a
parliamentary inquiry into a scandal at the Tax and Customs
administration during which thousands of families were faced with
financial ruin after they were wrongly accused of fraud with
childcare subsidies. In some…
