The King and Queen of the Netherlands have officially begun their State Visit to Indonesia. The royal couple were given a ceremonial welcome to the country as it was confirmed that their trip would be shortened by a day out of respect for those who died and were affected by a recent boat disaster in Indonesia.
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As King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima begin their State Visit to Indonesia today we’re looking back at some of Queen Máxima’s finest tiaras worn to state banquets all over the world. Here are nine of the finest tiaras Queen Máxima has worn to give us a few…
King Willem-Alexander apologises for violence during the Indonesian struggle for independence
10th March 2020
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has offered a historic apology for the violence shown by the Dutch during the Indonesian struggle for independence shortly after the Second World War.
He said, “In line with earlier statements by my government, I would like…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands had only just arrived for their State Visit to Indonesia when it became clear that a fatal boat accident had taken place.
The boat accident took place on 9 March on the river in the Sebangau National Park in the island of Kalimantan. The two boats involved in the accident belonged to Indonesian organisations, which were a part of the…
Princess Beatrix to honour Anglo-Netherlands Society at centenary reception
29th February 2020
Princess Beatrix will mark the 100th anniversary
of the Anglo-Netherlands Society in London next month, at the State Apartments at
Kensington Palace, which was once inhabited by William III, a king originally
from the Netherlands, and his wife, Mary II.
The reception…
The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch royals have been visiting Lech for many years.
King Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was…
First royal guests revealed for Queen Margrethe's 80th birthday celebrations
21st February 2020
It will be a special few days of festivities when Queen Margrethe of Denmark turns 80 in April, and royals from around Europe are expected to attend the celebrations this spring. The first of the guests were revealed this week when it was announced thatKing Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will attend.
The full statement from the Royal House of the…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has spoken to members of the MH17 research team.
The King travelled to Rotterdam on Wednesday and held discussions with those who have been investigating the MH17 disaster for years and the lawsuit relating to it. 193 of the…
Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands has given an insightful interview on her work against child poverty. The sister-in-law of King Willem-Alexander gave this interview in honour of a nationwide campaign against child poverty which kicks off on Monday.
Princess…
The programme for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s upcoming
state visit to Indonesia has been released by the Royal House.
Their Majesties will visit Indonesia from 10-13 March and will tour Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and the islands of Kalimantan and Sumatra during their visit.
Per the Royal House, “The state visit affirms the close,
wide-ranging relationship between the two…
