The Netherlands

Surreal queens and cityscapes of tulips sum up a royal year

The Dutch Royal Family is a close family that keeps an extremely busy schedule. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima went into the eleventh year of their reign with a renewed dedication to their royal roles. Paleis Het Loo exhibits Andy Warhol’s Reigning Queens series In October, Princess Beatrix opened a new exhibition at the Paleis het Loo. Princess Beatrix was able to see the…
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European Royals

The royal Christmas tree that needed a cherry picker to put up

The Dutch Royal Family is getting into the holiday spirit this weekend with a little help for a big tree. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have shared a behind-the-scenes look as their outdoor Christmas tree was put up in the forecourt of Huis ten Bosch Palace in the Hague. A cherry picker and a team of skilled workers were on hand to erect the massive tree outside the…
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The Netherlands

Cooking and music for Queen Maxima as she spotlights inclusion for all children

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has shown once again that she is not afraid to get her hands dirty as she helped some little chefs make their way in the kitchen.  The Dutch queen was in Amersfoort in Utrecht to attend a conference called “More access to art and culture”. The highlight of the conference was undoubtedly when she was able to join several children with their appropriate…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima puts on her best hat and sparkles for a day out at a plastics factory

Royals often spend much of their day to day time attending engagements that many of us would consider mundane, with visits to waste sorting facilities and park openings. However, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands continues to prove why she is perfect for the role with her enthusiasm, dedication, and energy at every engagement. Earlier this week, Queen Maxima opened a new factory in Delfzijl…
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