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Queen Máxima opens new theatre space in Rotterdam

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18th September 2020
Queen Máxima attended the opening of the Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam on Wednesday.The new space, which also holds a branch of the Rotterdam Library, has allowed for greater space and opportunities to present diverse arts productions, including theatre, art, literature, education sessions, and informational sessions. The Theater Zuidplein also houses a restaurant.The Royal House notes…
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Belgium

In photos: Belgium's Princess Elisabeth in military training

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17th September 2020
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, also known as the Duchess of Brabant as the heir apparent to the throne, has been in military training for the past couple of weeks in Elsenborn.She joined 169 other first-year students to begin training on 31 August at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels. The first day began at 9 am sharp and was intended as an introduction day. The Duchess of Brabant and her…
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The Netherlands marks Prinsjesdag 2020: the photos

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16th September 2020
The traditional ceremonies marking the start of the parliamentary year in the Netherlands looked very different in 2020. The coronavirus crisis, which dominated the speech given by King Willem-Alexander to start the new session, meant the traditional celebrations of Prinsjesdag were replaced by a much more low key event. However, despite restrictions, physical distancing and a muted approach to…
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Queen Mathilde talks about mental health

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16th September 2020
Queen Mathilde spoke at the 70th session of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe meeting on Monday where she discussed the importance of mental health.Speaking virtually at this week’s session, Queen Mathilde began her speech extolling how good mental health “helps us all to achieve our full potential. It boosts our resilience and ability to manage change and…
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