Queen Máxima of the Netherlands held a
meeting with the President of South Africa on Tuesday as part of
her continuing commitment with the United Nations and inclusive
financing on the African continent. Queen Máxima’s conversation
with President Cyril Ramaphosa stemmed from her role as the United
Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance
for Development (UNSGSA)…
Princess Alexia to attend United World College of the Atlantic in Wales
2nd March 2021
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands will
follow in her father’s footsteps and is going to attend the United
World College of the Atlantic in Wales after the summer. She is
currently in the fourth year of the Christelijk Gymnasium
Sorghvliet in The Hague, where her…
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…
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. This year, he reenacted the
moment and shared it with the world with the words, “Over twenty
years later, same place.
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…
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 their special day by crowds
across Amsterdam. [getty src=”856246″ width=”453″…
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…
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 there for our safety. You do fantastic
work under the most difficult of circumstances! We feel for all the
shop owners and…
