European Royals

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

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2nd December 2024
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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Cooking and music for Queen Maxima as she spotlights inclusion for all children

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13th November 2024
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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Queen Maxima puts on her best hat and sparkles for a day out at a plastics factory

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23rd October 2024
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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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima is back to financial roots with local panel

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11th October 2024
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has had a busy autumn so far with several solo engagements, as well as joint engagements with her husband, King Willem-Alexander, and mother-in-law, Princess Beatrix. On Wednesday, she was able to return to her financial roots and attend a local panel promoting financial literacy. The Dutch Queen was in Arnhem, an Eastern municipality, to learn what local…
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