The Netherlands

Queen Máxima responds to tax evasion accusations

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has responded, through her spokesperson, to accusations of tax evasion in her home country of Argentina saying she “respects” Argentian laws. The Dutch Government Information Service (RVD) has responded to the claims. Her Majesty’s spokesperson said, “Queen Máxima respects Argentina’s laws and rules. This is also what has been declared to us…
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Queen Máxima busy in Davos

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has been very busy in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum (WEF). She was in Switzerland from Tuesday evening through Thursday. She is attending as part of her role at the United Nation’s Secretary-General’s Special…
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Dutch King and Queen host lunch for distinguished members of society

On 7 December,King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima held lunch in The Hague’sNoordeinde Palace for 28 distinguished Dutch men and women who have had special achievements. The Royal House of the Netherlands said about the day, “The 28 guests have recently received a prize or other award for their achievements in various sectors such as art and culture, media…
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Queen Máxima speaks in native Spanish at FORMIC 2018 on financial inclusion

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, spoke this week via video at the FORMIC 2018 conference which took place in Barranquilla, Colombia. Speaking in her native Spanish, Máxima explained “how technology-led innovations are creating new solutions for customers” in the six-minute video. The main topic of her remarks revolved around…
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Ivanka Trump on Queen Máxima: I have learned so much from her

United States First Daughter, Ivanka Trump, spoke about QueenMáxima of the Netherlands on Tuesday evening regarding how much she has learned from the Argentinian-born Queen of the Netherlands. Trump and Her Majesty met for the third time in New York’sFour Seasons Hotel where they were both invited to take part in a panel discussion on female entrepreneurs in the context of the…
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