The King and Queen of the Netherlands
have continued their State Visit to Indonesia in the city of
Yogyakarta. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima met students,
talked about business and economic ties and heard about work
towards religious tolerance in a busy day. [getty src=”1206552078″
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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…
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 to express my regret and apologise for
excessive violence on the part of the Dutch in those years. I do so
in the full…
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…
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 caught in an
avalanche in Lech in 2012. He was in a coma until August 2013 when
he died from complications. Nevertheless…
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…
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 Laurentien has only recently
become involved in the growing issue of child poverty. In March of
2019, the Princess co-founded…
