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The Netherlands State Visit - Day 1

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23rd October 2018
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands began their state visit to the United Kingdom today. In the morning, The King and Queen of the Netherlands were welcomed by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Dutch Ambassador’s Residence in London. The royal couples posed in front of two paintings of Dutch-born King William III and his wife Queen Mary II. Embed…
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Dutch royals pay tribute to former Prime Minister Wim Kok

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21st October 2018
Former Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok has died at the age of 80. He had been ill with a heart condition for quite some time. Wim Kok was Prime Minister from 1994 until 2002 under then Queen Beatrix. Before becoming Prime Minister, Wim Kok was a trade union leader, leader of the opposition and Minister of Finance. He became chairman of the Labour Party, succeeding Joop den Uyl. During his years as…
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Edward & Sophie to play key role in Dutch State Visit

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8th October 2018
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are to play an integral role in the upcoming State Visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands when they visit the United Kingdom later this month. Edward and Sophie will act as hosts to the King and Queen for much of their second day in the UK. Their Majesties will be in the country for a State Visit as the guests of The Queen from 23rd…
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Ivanka Trump on Queen Máxima: I have learned so much from her

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26th September 2018
United States First Daughter, Ivanka Trump, spoke about QueenMáxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday evening regarding how much she has learned from the Argentinian-born Queen of the Netherlands. Trump and Her Majesty met for the third time in New York’sFour Seasons Hotel where they were both invited to take part in a panel discussion on female entrepreneurs in the context of the…
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