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Queen Máxima visits the Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology

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5th December 2019
Queen Máxima paid a visit to the Princess Máxima Centre for Paediatric Oncology on Tuesday afternoon in a bid to learn more about its collaborative efforts between care and research. During her visit, Queen Máxima met with parents, children and professionals; and attended a Tumor Board meeting to talk about patient treatment and how doctors arrive at treatment options. She also visited…
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Queen Máxima in Pakistan

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27th November 2019
Queen Máxima has been visiting Pakistan this week in her role as the Special Advocate of the UN Secretary-General for Inclusive Financing for Development to view the progress of the country’s access to financial services. Beginning her visit on Monday in Islamabad…
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Royal style roundup: October 2019

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31st October 2019
It’s been a busy October here at Royal Central, and this month we’re adding another perspective to our royal style roundup with the addition of our newest reporter, Laura Farout. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter: With so many royal events this month it was tough to choose, but my first pick was the blue ombréCatherine Walker outfit the Duchess of Cambridge chose to kick…
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Queen Máxima: "Financial literacy and inclusion issue not limited to developing countries"

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27th September 2019
While attending events surrounding the 74th UN General Assembly, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has also been at events regarding her role as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). Yesterday, she spoke to Bloomberg television about financial inclusion, stressing that the financial literacy and inclusion issue going on is not limited…
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Cost of Dutch Queen's UN Work revealed

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23rd September 2019
The Dutch government has revealed the cost associated with Queen Máxima’s work as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. The cost, which averages around €150,000 per year, factors in travel and accommodation costs for…
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Queen Máxima meets a parrot on trip to Southwest Drenthe

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20th September 2019
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima paid a visit to Southwest Drenthe on Wednesday to meet with the residents, as well as to support entrepreneurs and their business initiatives – and the Queen got to meet a parrot, as well. Their visit to Southwest Drenthe saw them visiting the municipalities of Hoogeveen, Westerveld, De Wolden and Meppel. According to the Dutch Royal House’s website…
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