European RoyalsThe Netherlands

Princess Beatrix to honour Anglo-Netherlands Society at centenary reception

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29th February 2020
Princess Beatrix will mark the 100th anniversary of the Anglo-Netherlands Society in London next month, at the State Apartments at Kensington Palace, which was once inhabited by William III, a king originally from the Netherlands, and his wife, Mary II. The reception, which takes place on 17 March, will be held at Kensington Palace and will include prominent British and Dutch attendees…
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Queen Paola takes part in Tintin treasure hunt at Art and History Museum

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27th February 2020
Queen Paola paid a special visit to the Art and History Museum in Brussels with a group of young people, completing a treasure hunt. The Queen was joined by Dutch- and French-speaking Belgian children, as well as unaccompanied minors from conflict zones, to take part in the Tintin in Belgium project hosted by Habbekrats, an organisation with the mission to “give vulnerable children and…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals pose for photos in Lech

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25th February 2020
The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch royals have been visiting Lech for many years. King Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was caught in an avalanche in Lech in 2012. He was in a coma until August 2013 when he died from complications. Nevertheless…
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King Carl Gustaf and Princess Astrid attend Ski Tour 2020

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24th February 2020
Princess Astrid of Norway was joined by the King of Sweden this weekend in the Norwegian city of Trondheim. There the two royals attended the Ski Tour 2020. They spent Saturday and Sunday watching the various ski sports and meeting the Norwegian and Swedish participants. The winners of the various contests had a special meeting with the King Carl XVI Gustaf and Princess Astrid. The visit from…
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