The Netherlands

Queen Maxima braves a hard hat as she gets behind the wheel of a digger in Amsterdam

Although Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is known for bold and bright wardrobe, she also has shown that she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and wear a hard-hat or two.As summer ended and a new round of royal engagements began, Queen Maxima visited several ongoing infrastructure projects around Amsterdam. The Dutch infrastructure sector has set a goal of being both climate-neutral…
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The Netherlands

Flag day for young princess on a weekend of celebration

Princess Ariane of the Netherlands is marking a major accomplishment and left her mark on her royal home to celebrate.The youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima received her International Baccalaureate diploma on 6 July. While she began her secondary schooling at a Dutch school, in the Summer of 2023 she moved to Italy to attend the UWC Adriatic. Her older sister…
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The Netherlands

The Dutch royal family throws open palace doors and there's a special treat for visitors

The Dutch Royal Family has shared that one of their royal homes, Palace Noordeinde, will be open to visitors this summer.Palace Noordeinde is one of the Dutch Royal Family’s three official residences. Located in The Hague, the palace will open for visitors from 16 July to 3 August 2025, with tours of the palace and the royal stables available. The tour of the palace also features a new…
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