The Netherlands

Dutch Royal Family reunited as Princess Alexia returns home from Wales for the holidays

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12th December 2021
Christmas is right around the corner, and foreign exchange students are making their way back home for the holidays. At UWC Atlantic, the term ended on Friday, 10 December, and on Saturday, the Dutch Royal Household’s accounts were graced by a picture of the reunion of the family.  With the caption: “The holidays are approaching: it’s time to get back home together,” the…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima tackle cyberbullying and praise special relationship on State Visit to Norway

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11th November 2021
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima had a second busy day of engagements in Norway this week as Their Majesties continue their state visit to the country. While the first day of the visit was more focused on the official events, the second and third days are often utilised so the visiting Head of State is able to fit engagements in areas that concern the purpose of the visit. The…
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima open Dutch pavilion at Expo2020 in Dubai

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5th November 2021
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have ended their short trip to the United Arab Emirates on a high note. Together with the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Tom de Bruijn, Their Majesties have opened the Dutch pavilion at the Dubai 2020 Expo. The Dutch King and Queen travelled to Dubai to officially inaugurate the pavilion on Wednesday, 3 November, coinciding with…
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Dutch royals hold summer photo call with mixed feelings

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16th July 2021
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their daughters Princesses Amalia, Alexia and Ariane duly appeared for their annual summer photocall but there were mixed feelings all around. © RVD / Mischa Schoemaker © RVD / Mischa Schoemaker At the photo call, King Willem-Alexander said: “I would like to start by saying that we are here with mixed feelings today. It’s a day after…
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