The Netherlands

The dazzling tiara that remained hidden for decades and is now a favourite of a queen

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22nd January 2024
It’s perhaps the most talked about tiara in the Dutch royal collection and it was chosen by Queen Maxima for and official portrait to mark a moment of history. The queen wears it in a set of photos marking the tenth anniversary of the accession of her husband, Willem-Alexander, as King of the Netherlands. And this diadem packs plenty of history for some truly historic pictures. The Stuart…
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A Christmas brunch and extra presents - how the Dutch Royal Family will celebrate the festive season

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17th December 2023
The Dutch royal December is already quite busy with the Sinterklaas celebrations in early December, but the Dutch Royal Family also celebrate the traditional Christmas. As Queen Máxima is from Argentina, the family have sometimes spent their Christmas break in her home country. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters, Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane, spent…
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Why Christmas comes early for the Dutch Royal Family

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4th December 2023
The Dutch royal December is already quite busy with the Sinterklaas celebrations in early December, but the Dutch Royal Family also celebrate the traditional Christmas. As Queen Máxima is from Argentina, the family have sometimes spent their Christmas break in her home country. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters, Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane, spent…
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Queen Maxima adopts surprising new pet

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26th November 2023
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has adopted surprising new pets. The Queen of the Netherlands adopted three hedgehogs, who are now living in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. The Government Information Service (RVD) has not revealed where the animals…
The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in new portraits for special anniversary

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10th November 2023
New portraits of the King and Queen of the Netherlands show them in the year that Willem-Alexander marked the tenth anniversary of his reign. ©RVD – Anton Corbijn The king and queen are seen in brand new official photos, released as King Willem-Alexander’s ‘jubilee’ year comes to an end. ©RVD – Anton Corbijn His Majesty is shown wearing white tie and the Knight Grand Cross of…
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