The Netherlands

Queen Maxima is pretty in pink for day out in Rotterdam

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17th May 2025
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has long been known for her bold fashion choices. This week, she turned to one of her favourite Dutch designers for a pretty in pink look for a museum visit- once again making a sartorial statement.At a museum opening in Rotterdam, Queen Maxima wore a day dress from Natan Couture. The blush pink, knee-length dress has a sheer muslin cape making for a…
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The Netherlands

Dutch royals won't attend funeral of Pope Francis but King Willem-Alexander postpones national event as mark of respect

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23rd April 2025
The King of the Netherlands has put a major national celebration on hold, briefly, as a mark of respect for Pope Francis.Willem-Alexander is set to celebrate King’s Day on April 26, the day that the Pope is buried in Rome.It’s a national holiday in the Netherlands and every year, the royals travel to a different town or city to enjoy the celebrations there.This year, they…
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An all diamond tiara created for a queen in waiting from historic royal jewels

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1st April 2025
The Dutch Royal Family has one of the strongest jewellery collections in Europe, with several versatile pieces to choose. Queen Maxima has even used multiple tiaras to create a new diadem, one that has quickly become a family favourite.Queen Maxima’s Star Tiara uses elements from two nineteenth century diamond tiaras in the family collection. On her wedding day on 2 February 2002…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima take trip back in time

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10th March 2025
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands went back in time as they wrapped up an important visit.As their two day State Visit to Cyprus concluded, the royals headed to a heritage site where they were shown evidence of the very earliest known settlements in the area.It came as the King and Queen of the Netherlands carried out a busy schedule before hosting their own event…
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