European Royals

The royal Christmas tree that needed a cherry picker to put up

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2nd December 2024
The Dutch Royal Family is getting into the holiday spirit this weekend with a little help for a big tree.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have shared a behind-the-scenes look as their outdoor Christmas tree was put up in the forecourt of Huis ten Bosch Palace in the Hague.A cherry picker and a team of skilled workers were on hand to erect the massive tree outside the…
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Dutch version of The Crown sees wider release

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19th October 2024
Máxima, a 2024 Dutch television series covering Queen Máxima’s early life and relationship with King Willem-Alexander, is going to be airing across the world ahead of further episodes. It is considered by many to be the Netherlands answer to The Crown.Máxima premiered in April 2024 in the Netherlands and is a six-episode series exploring the life of Máxima Zorreguieta in her 20s when she…
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Queen Maxima chooses elegant ensemble for the ballet

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1st October 2024
Queen Maxima spent the day with young dancers at the National Ballet Academy to celebrate a new chapter in their history.The Dutch Queen was at the NBA’s new building in Amsterdam, the Nicolaas Tetterodestraat. The pre-professional school has been looking for a new home for nearly a decade and are now finally settling in.Queen Maxima was able to see a unique student…
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The stunning Dutch sapphires worn by queens

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5th September 2024
The Dutch Royal Family have several substantial tiaras in their jewellery vaults, but there is one tiara that stands above the rest- the Durch Sapphire Parure Tiara.There has been considerable debate on which jeweller created this massive tiara. Recent research shows that it was most likely made by the Maison van der Stichel around 1881 for Queen Emma.[getty…
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