The Netherlands

Princess Beatrix undergoes operation on ear

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, underwent an operation on her left ear at Leiden University Medical Center on Friday. The former monarch’s operation was to remove a cholesteatoma – an abnormal collection of skin cells – from the ear. The condition is a persistent middle ear infection that can lead to hearing loss. Dr EF Hensen and Dr AGL van der Mey performed the…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: Princess Beatrix

In this series, Royal Central is taking a look at the grandchildren of monarchs around the world. In this instalment, we’re heading to The Netherlands to introduce the eight grandchildren of Princess Beatrix, the former Dutch queen. Children of King Willem-Alexander…
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Princess Beatrix to honour Anglo-Netherlands Society at centenary reception

Princess Beatrix will mark the 100th anniversary of the Anglo-Netherlands Society in London next month, at the State Apartments at Kensington Palace, which was once inhabited by William III, a king originally from the Netherlands, and his wife, Mary II. The reception, which takes place on 17 March, will be held at Kensington Palace and will include prominent British and Dutch attendees…
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Dutch royals pose for photos in Lech

The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch royals have been visiting Lech for many years. King Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was…
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Princess Beatrix opens Kinderdijk's visitors centre

Princess Beatrix opened the new visitor centre at the UNESCO World Heritage site Kinderdijk last week. During her visit Saturday night, Princess Beatrix met with some of the volunteers who work at the historical site. She attended in her capacity as patron of the Hollandsche Molen Association (Dutch Windmill Association). The visitors’ centre, designed by Dorus Meurs and Michael…
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Tenth anniversary of Queen's Day attack to be remembered privately

The tenth anniversary of the Queen’s Day attack in Apeldoorn will be remembered privately by family members of the victims. It is currently not known if any members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend. They did attend the first anniversary of the attacks, and family members of the victims have continued to meet each year privately. Ten years ago – on 30 April 2009 – Karst Tates…
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