King’s Day 2020 has been cancelled by the
county of Maastricht and the province of Limburg to prevent the
spread of the coronavirus. King’s Day was due to be celebrated in
Maastricht on 27 April, the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of
the Netherlands. Although the measures to prevent the spread of the
coronavirus are currently set to last until 6 April, it means that
there…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
have sent a message of support as the Netherlands takes more
stringent measure to reduce the risks of the coronavirus. Just
yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the closure of all
schools, daycare centres, cafes, restaurants…
Joint engagement between Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester cancelled
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…
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…
