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 are set…
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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, Maxima…
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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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Queen Máxima visits the Anne Frank exhibit in New York

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26th February 2025
Queen Máxima in New York and made a special visit to The Center for Jewish History to view the Anne Frank Exhibition. The Queen of the Netherlands, in town for meetings with the United Nations in her role as Special Advocate for Financial Health, paid a visit to the Center on her final day in New York. The Center for Jewish History shared on social media that Queen Máxima’s visit…
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