The Netherlands

Dutch version of The Crown sees wider release

Máxima, a 2024 Dutch television series covering Queen Máxima’s early life and relationship with King Willem-Alexander, is going to be airing across the world ahead of further episodes. It is considered by many to be the Netherlands answer to The Crown. Máxima premiered in April 2024 in the Netherlands and is a six-episode series exploring the life of Máxima Zorreguieta in her 20s when she…
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The royal jewel with an ''unlucky'' stone that one queen rarely wore

The Dutch Royal Family has one of the most impressive jewellery collections in Europe with Queen Maxima wearing historic pieces for almost every engagement she does. In 2023, she first wore a beautiful opal brooch that has been in the family for well over a century. However, it features opals which are said to be unlucky for anyone who doesn’t have them as a birth stone. And one Dutch queen…
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The Netherlands

Dutch princesses steal the show as King Willem-Alexander opens parliament

The Dutch Royal Family attended one of the most important events of their year – Prinsjesdag, the official opening of parliament. And while King Willem-Alexander gave the speech from the throne, Queen Maxima, Princess Amalia, and Princess Alexia stole the spotlight.  [getty src=”2172601377″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] Queen…
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The Netherlands

Princess Alexia granted special honours on her 18th birthday

Princess Alexia of the Netherlands has been granted two special honours by her father, King Willem-Alexander, on her 18th birthday. The King has made her a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and a Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau via Royal Decree. Alexia was made a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion on 19 June.
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