The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day Two

The King and Queen of the Netherlands have continued their State Visit to Indonesia in the city of Yogyakarta. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima met students, talked about business and economic ties and heard about work towards religious tolerance in a busy day. [getty src=”1206552078″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”co.uk”] The couple arrived following a short flight from…
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Coronavirus hits Crown Princess Victoria's name day celebrations

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s name day will be marked privately this year after the Swedish Royal Family decided to cancel the usual celebrations because of coronavirus. The Royal Court announced that the traditional ceremony by the country’s Armed Forces, which attracts big crowds, wouldn’t take place. The announcement stated that the decision was based on Sweden’s Public Health…
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The Netherlands

Dutch State Visit to Indonesia: Day One

The King and Queen of the Netherlands have officially begun their State Visit to Indonesia. The royal couple were given a ceremonial welcome to the country as it was confirmed that their trip would be shortened by a day out of respect for those who died and were affected by a recent boat disaster in Indonesia. [getty src=”1206352249″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”co.uk”] King…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander apologises for violence during the Indonesian struggle for independence

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has offered a historic apology for the violence shown by the Dutch during the Indonesian struggle for independence shortly after the Second World War. He said, “In line with earlier statements by my government, I would like to express my regret and apologise for excessive violence on the part of the Dutch in those years. I do so in the full…
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