European RoyalsThe Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander's Christmas Address: "A beautiful future is possible"

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25th December 2018
King Willem-Alexander’s annual Christmas speech was broadcast today on national television. The speech was pre-recorded at the library of Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.  The Dutch King spoke of connecting at Christmas time and how everyone experiences the time around Christmas differently. He spoke about how it is sometimes not an easy time, especially if one is missing someone. He…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander says he regrets Britain’s decision to leave the EU

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10th October 2018
His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands has said that he fears and regrets the British people’s decision to leave the European Union. The King’s comments come only a few weeks before he and Queen Maxima travel to the UK on an official state visit. According to The Guardian, King Willem-Alexander said the Dutch government’s position remained one of regret that Brexit was…
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The Netherlands

Noordeinde Palace announces summer opening

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29th June 2018
It has been announced that for the third year in succession that the Noordeinde Palace will once again open to the public on specific days. This will offer people a chance to see what this modest Dutch palace looks like on the inside. It has been decided that two of the rooms the public will be able to visit, the Marot Dining Room and the Grand Ballroom will be laid out as they were for recent…
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King and Queen of The Netherlands spend second day in Luxembourg

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25th May 2018
Yesterday, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima spent their second day in Luxembourg as part of their three-day state visit to the country. The day began with the visit of the Belval site alongside Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. They walked to the blast furnaces, where they learned more about how they work, about Belval in general, and about the redevelopment of industrial…
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