King Willem-Alexander’s annual Christmas
speech was broadcast today on national television. The speech was
pre-recorded at the library of Noordeinde Palace in The
Hague. The Dutch King spoke of connecting at Christmas time
and how everyone experiences the time around Christmas differently.
He spoke about how it is sometimes not an easy time, especially if
one is missing someone. He…
Taking a peek at the collective 2018 royal Christmas greetings
24th December 2018
As it is Christmas Eve, let us take a
look at the royal Christmas greetings sent out by the royals this
year. In Britain, Clarence House released this year’s Christmas
card featuring a summer picture taken by Hugo Burnand in the
garden of Clarence House. Embed from…
Dutch King and Queen host lunch for distinguished members of society
8th December 2018
On 7 December,King Willem-Alexander and
Queen Máxima held lunch in The Hague’sNoordeinde Palace for 28
distinguished Dutch men and women who have had special
achievements. The Royal House of the Netherlands said about the
day, “The 28 guests…
King Willem-Alexander flew commercial flight from Amsterdam to Turkey
28th November 2018
Last Saturday His Majesty King Willem
Alexander flew a commercial flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul in
Turkey. His Majesty was a co-pilot on a KLM flight with a
Boeing 737 carrying 131 passengers. The Dutch monarch has
previously revealed his great hobby and interest of flying. It was
only the crew that was told about the King’s presence before the
flight. A few observant passengers in the…
Queen Máxima ordered rest by her doctors, cancels trip to Tanzania
3rd November 2018
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has been
ordered to rest by her doctors. As a result, her upcoming trip to
Tanzania that she was to undertake as the Special Advocate of
the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Inclusive Finance
for Development has been cancelled.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who was
born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, spoke this week via
video at the FORMIC 2018 conference which took place
in Barranquilla, Colombia. Speaking in her native Spanish,
Máxima explained “how technology-led innovations…
The Netherlands State Visit – Day 2
24th October 2018
The second and final day of The
Netherlands State Visit began with a breakfast at Mansion
House with the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Shortly before the
breakfast, Their Majesties and the Earl and Countess of Wessex
signed the guestbook. The breakfast was given by the Lord Mayor and
was attended by business leaders from both the United Kingdom and
the Netherlands. After breakfast, they viewed an…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands dazzles in the full Stuart Tiara during state banquet
24th October 2018
As many had hoped, Queen Máxima of the
Netherlands was finally seen wearing the full Stuart Tiara last
night during the state banquet. She wore a version of the Stuart
Tiara in May 2018 during a state visit to Luxembourg but the
elusive Stuart Diamond of a whopping 40…
King Willem-Alexander addressed
the House of Commons and the House of Lords today and spoke of
his regret that the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European
Union but before he did so he touched on the unique relationship
between the United Kingdom and the…
King Willem-Alexander has been appointed
a supernumerary Knight of the Garter by Her Majesty The Queen today
on the first day of the state visit. Embed from Getty Images
Membership in the Order is limited and includes the Monarch, the
Princes of Wales, no more than 24 companion members and various
supernumerary members. Her Majesty The Queen is known as the
Sovereign of the Garter, and only she…

