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Joint engagement between Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester cancelled

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15th March 2020
The Centenary Reception of the Anglo-Netherlands Society due to be attended by Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on Tuesday has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. An official statement on their website reads, “We have taken this decision with a heavy heart, but it reflects our collective, precautionary judgement, taking full…
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Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day Two

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12th March 2020
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…
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Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day One

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11th March 2020
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…
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Queen Máxima's nine finest State Banquet sparklers

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10th March 2020
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 options. Württemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara: State Visit to Japan, 29 October 2014 [getty src=”458032204&#8243…
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Princess Beatrix to honour Anglo-Netherlands Society at centenary reception

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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, which takes place on 17 March, will be held at Kensington Palace and will include prominent British and Dutch attendees…
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Dutch royals pose for photos in Lech

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25th February 2020
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…
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Dutch King speaks with members of MH17 research team

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13th February 2020
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 victims were Dutch nationals. His Majesty spoke to employees of the Public Prosecution Service, the Ministry of Justice and…
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