The Netherlands

Queen Máxima talks about the death of her younger sister

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has spoken about the death of her younger sister, Inés Zorreguieta, at her first event since her 33-year-old sister’s tragic passing earlier this month in Argentina. During an event at a hospital in Groningen, which had been postponed after the news of her sister’s death so that Máxima and her family could travel home to Argentina, Her Majesty paid an…
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Queen Máxima continues India trip for UNSGSA in Mumbai

Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arrived in Mumbai yesterday to continue her official visit to India as United Nations Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance and Development. The four-day trip began on Monday in New Delhi where the Queen met with UN representatives and had a sit down with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM’s office released a statement…
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Queen Máxima attends conference and visits MS patients

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands attended the conference of the International MS Federation (MSIF) yesterday afternoon and later paid a working visit to the MS (multiple sclerosis) Expertise Centre of care institute, Nieuw Unicum in Zandvoort. The Queen heard about new insights into the multidisciplinary treatment and care for people with progressive MS during the conference and also was…
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Dutch King and Queen to travel on state visit to Luxembourg

Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will travel on a state visit to Luxembourg in May. They will visit the small country from 23 to 25 May 2018 on the invitation of Their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. The trip will begin just a few days after Queen Máxima celebrates her 47th birthday. Their Majesties will…
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