The Netherlands

Queen Máxima visits winners of Appeltje van Oranje 2018

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14th September 2018
Yesterday, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited one of the winners of Appeltje van Oranje 2018 at the YETS Foundation in Schiedam.  The YETS Foundation is one of this year’s winners of the Appeltje van Oranje 2018. The organisation provides vulnerable young people, through sport and guidance with homework and eating habits, a good start in society. They were given the award in…
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Princess Beatrix opens "Resistance and Sadness in the picture" exhibtion

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26th August 2018
This last week, Princess Beatrix opened an exhibition of sculptures at House Doorn near Utrecht. The exhibition is entitled “Resistance and Sadness in the picture” and features work from Germany and the Netherlands – the former representing links with World War I and the latter with World War II. During WWI, Holland was actually a neutral country and at the end of the war Kaiser Wilhelm II…
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Princess Mabel turns 50 - From controversial bride to activist

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11th August 2018
Princess Mabel turns 50 years old today, and she will be spending the day with her family and friends, she told ANP. “I look back at 50 years of enormous joy, intense sadness, tough lessons and great successes, warm friendships and true love. At 25 years of intensive and passionate work for freedom, equality and peace. I hope to pass along some of my experiences and knowledge to the next…
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Dutch King and Queen release statement concerning Greek forest fires

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25th July 2018
Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have released a statement regarding the ongoing forest fires in Greece. They said they feel “enormous sympathy” for those impacted and “share their pain.” Several blazes are around the Greek capital of Athens with over 50 deaths reported. More than 150 people are said to be injured. Crown Prince…
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