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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima express sympathy with Israel after deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust

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9th October 2023
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have expressed sympathy with Israel after the Hamas terrorist attack that has been described as the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. The King and Queen said: “Indescribable suffering has been caused by this weekend’s attacks on Israel. We convey our condolences and feelings of solidarity to President Herzog.
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The special role of a queen at the UN

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27th September 2023
One consort holds a very special role within the United Nations. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has held the position of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development since being appointed by then-Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon…
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A royal debut on Prince's Day as King Willem-Alexander reflects on his reign

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20th September 2023
As King Willem-Alexander delivered the annual Prinsjesdag speech, his second daughter, Princess Alexia, attended the ceremony for the very first time. The King, celebrating 10 years on the throne, mentioned this in the opening of his Prinsjesdag (or Budget Day) speech from the throne, telling the gathered members of the government: “Ten years that I look back on with gratitude. Some events…
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Dutch royal urges people to buy second hand clothes

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10th July 2023
A member of the Dutch Royal Family has taken to social media to urge the public to buy second-hand clothing as royals everywhere are encouraging more sustainable habits. Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau has shared a message on Instagram to help promote sustainability in fashion. In a video, she said, “Please, try to buy second-hand clothes” and explains that finding…
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Princess Alexia granted special honours on her 18th birthday

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26th June 2023
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands has been granted two special honours by her father, King Willem-Alexander, on her 18th birthday. The King has made her a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and a Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau via Royal Decree. Alexia was made a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion on 19 June.
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