The Dutch Royal Court has released several new photos of King Willem-Alexander, his wife, Queen Máxima and the King’s aunt, Princess Margriet and her husband, Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven. The photos were taken in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam last month.
Queen MáximaPrincess MargrietPrincess MargrietProf. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Prof. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven King…
A 63-year old Dutchman has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for offending Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The Dutch law criminalises insults directed at the King or Queen.
In October 2019, a Dutchman was talking with some people on the street in Utrecht.
Prince Constantijn calls the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision "brave"
23rd January 2020
Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, the younger brother of King Willem-Alexander, has described the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from royal duties as “brave.” He spoke about them in the TV-show Op1.
He told the host that he had…
Video: King Willem-Alexander addresses the Dutch public on Christmas Day, stressing the importance of freedom
25th December 2019
From the Vestibule of Huis ten Bosch Palace, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands gave his Christmas Day address that was pre-recorded. It aired at 1 pm on NOS on NPO1 and on Radio 1.
His Majesty spoke of what connects Dutch people – from language to equality.
“And there is one word that comes back time and again: freedom. Freedom is the flame that burns in all Dutch hearts.
Princess Catharina-Amalia, also known as the Princess of Orange as the heir to the Dutch throne, spent her Tuesday night in the Royal Theatre in The Hague performing in a musical that she wrote – called The Christmas Convent. Fun fact – the Royal Theatre was…
Dutch royals release new photo for Princess Catharina-Amalia's 16th birthday
7th December 2019
The Dutch Royal Family has released a new photo of Princess Catharina-Amalia for her 16th birthday. The Princess of Orange – as she is known officially as the heir to the throne – was born on 7 December 2003.
© RVD – Z.M. de Koning.
The photo was…
Queen Máxima visits the Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology
5th December 2019
Queen Máxima paid a visit to the Princess Máxima Centre for Paediatric Oncology on Tuesday afternoon in a bid to learn more about its collaborative efforts between care and research.
During her visit, Queen Máxima met with parents, children
and professionals; and attended a Tumor Board meeting to talk about patient
treatment and how doctors arrive at treatment options.
She also visited…
Queen Máxima revealed to RTL Boulevard that her eldest daughter, Princess Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange, won’t be getting a big birthday party. The heir to the Dutch throne will turn 16 on the 7th of December.
When asked about her daughter’s…
Queen Máxima has been visiting Pakistan this week in her
role as the Special Advocate of the UN Secretary-General for Inclusive Financing
for Development to view the progress of the country’s access to financial services.
Beginning her visit on Monday in Islamabad…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima to attend 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
23rd November 2019
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are among the first royals to confirm their attendance at events marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. They will be joined by the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte.
Other royals who have been confirmed are His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who will be…
