Queen Máxima received the first published
copy of Transition from Head to Toe, a new book about menopause
during a virtual visit to the Gelderse Vallei Hospital on Thursday.
The book was written by Mirjam van’t Veld and Marcelle Meesters,
the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gelderse Vallei Hospital
and a writer, respectively, after they noticed that many women did
not know the symptoms…
Queen Máxima paid a virtual visit to
Karakter, a child- and youth-based academic and psychiatry centre
on Thursday. On their official website, Karakter noted that, “The
corona measures are difficult for many children, young people and
their parents. Character is…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands held a
meeting with the President of South Africa on Tuesday as part of
her continuing commitment with the United Nations and inclusive
financing on the African continent. Queen Máxima’s conversation
with President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Queen Máxima paid a digital visit to
non-food retail entrepreneurs on Thursday, showing her support for
the retail industry that has been heavily hit by the coronavirus
pandemic. The Queen’s visit included staff from INretail, an
entrepreneurial group that supports businesses, and small- and
medium-sized businesses within the Netherlands. The retailers who
were on the call included Schutrups…
Queen Mathilde and Queen Máxima speak about food security at UN webinar
27th November 2020
Queen Máxima and Queen Mathilde spoke at
a webinar on food security and nutrition during the pandemic on
Wednesday, each highlighting the need for better policies during
their speeches. The event, organised by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations…
Queen Máxima delivers keynote speech at digital ID event
22nd October 2020
Queen Máxima gave a keynote speech on the
importance of owning digital identity documents as part of an event
organised by the World Bank Group. The Queen spoke at the Inclusive
Digital ID for a Resilient Recovery from COVID-19 event within the
framework of the…
Queen Máxima attends signing of Music Trainers Agreement
8th October 2020
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended
the signing of the Music Trainers Agreement on Wednesday at
TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. The agreement is a corporation
agreement between all teachers’ training colleges and
conservatories in the Netherlands for 12 years. It is considered a
crucial step in achieving the goal of the Meer Muziek in de Klas
Foundation. The organisation’s goals are…
Queen Máxima opens Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2nd October 2020
Queen Máxima officially opened Breast
Cancer Awareness Month in the Netherlands on Thursday during a
visit to the Breast Cancer Association Netherlands in The Hague.
During her visit, Queen Máxima met with some of the 230 volunteers
who help out with BCAN to hear about…
Queen Máxima discusses debts in a series of video calls
2nd October 2020
Queen Máxima paid a digital visit to the
community of Alphen aan den Rijn on Wednesday to discuss debt
problems and solutions with a local financial foundation. Queen
Máxima was joined by State Secretary Bas van t’ Wout, the State
Secretary for Social Affairs and…
Queen Máxima opens new theatre space in Rotterdam
18th September 2020
Queen Máxima attended the opening of the
Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam on Wednesday. The new space, which
also holds a branch of the Rotterdam Library, has allowed for
greater space and opportunities to present diverse arts
productions, including theatre, art, literature, education
sessions, and informational sessions. The Theater Zuidplein also
houses a restaurant. The Royal House notes…

