Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has adopted surprising new pets.
The Queen of the Netherlands adopted three hedgehogs, who are now living in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague.
The Government Information Service (RVD) has not revealed where the animals came from.
The Royal House of the Netherlands revealed Maxima’s new pets in a post on Instagram, explaining that…
New portraits of the King and Queen of the Netherlands show them in the year that Willem-Alexander marked the tenth anniversary of his reign.
©RVD – Anton Corbijn
The king and queen are seen in brand new official photos, released as King Willem-Alexander’s…
A set of sapphires with links to a list of queens is the jewel pick of the heir to the Dutch throne
22nd October 2023
Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th birthday gala was a landmark event for the young Danish royal. Luckily for royal watchers everywhere, many of the guests wore tiaras and jewels. Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, wore the Dutch Sapphire…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima express sympathy with Israel after deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust
9th October 2023
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have expressed sympathy with Israel after the Hamas terrorist attack that has been described as the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.
The King and Queen said: “Indescribable suffering has been caused by this weekend’s attacks on Israel. We convey our condolences and feelings of solidarity to President Herzog.
King Willem-Alexander has travelled to Rotterdam to pay homage to the victims of a shooting that happened last weekend.
On 2nd October, His Majesty arrived in the city to remember the three people that fell victim to a gunman.
Upon his arrival, the King was…
One consort holds a very special role within the United Nations.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has held the position of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development since being appointed by then-Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon…
A royal debut on Prince's Day as King Willem-Alexander reflects on his reign
20th September 2023
As King Willem-Alexander delivered the annual Prinsjesdag speech, his second daughter, Princess Alexia, attended the ceremony for the very first time.
The King, celebrating 10 years on the throne, mentioned this in the opening of his Prinsjesdag (or Budget Day) speech from the throne, telling the gathered members of the government: “Ten years that I look back on with gratitude. Some events…
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands is set to attend an important event for the first time this year.
The Princess, who is second in line to the throne behind her sister, will be in attendance at Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day) on 19 September alongside King…
Princess Alexia doesn't let graduation from foreign high school keep her from important Dutch tradition
11th July 2023
Princess Alexia didn’t let her graduation from the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales keep her from an important Dutch tradition.
The Princess, who is second in line to the Dutch throne, followed the Dutch tradition of graduating students and raised the…
A member of the Dutch Royal Family has taken to social media to urge the public to buy second-hand clothing as royals everywhere are encouraging more sustainable habits.
Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has shared a message on Instagram to help promote sustainability in fashion.
In a video, she said, “Please, try to buy second-hand clothes” and explains that finding…
