The Netherlands

Queen Maxima is pretty in pink for day out in Rotterdam

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has long been known for her bold fashion choices. This week, she turned to one of her favourite Dutch designers for a pretty in pink look for a museum visit- once again making a sartorial statement.At a museum opening in Rotterdam, Queen Maxima wore a day dress from Natan Couture. The blush pink, knee-length dress has a sheer muslin cape making for a…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals won't attend funeral of Pope Francis but King Willem-Alexander postpones national event as mark of respect

The King of the Netherlands has put a major national celebration on hold, briefly, as a mark of respect for Pope Francis.Willem-Alexander is set to celebrate King’s Day on April 26, the day that the Pope is buried in Rome.It’s a national holiday in the Netherlands and every year, the royals travel to a different town or city to enjoy the celebrations there.This year, they…
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Royal News

The centuries old brooch with an unusual name worn by seven queens

The Dutch Royal Family has an impressive jewellery collection and one of the stand-out pieces is almost two centuries old and was originally known by a now very unusual name.The Romanov Pearl and Diamond Stomacher originally belonged to Grand Duchess Catharine Pavlovna of Russia who then left the piece to her daughter, Queen Sophie of the Netherlands. Sophie wore the stomacher for a portrait…
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The Netherlands

A king reveals birthday plans and he's starting the party early

The Dutch Royal Family have announced how they will be marking one of the biggest events in their calendar.Each year, there is a public holiday held to celebrate the Dutch monarch’s birthday. King Willem-Alexander’s birthday is 27 April, so it is celebrated as Koningsdag and because the 27th falls on a Sunday this year, events take place on Saturday, 26 April. A couple of cities are…
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