The Netherlands

Surreal queens and cityscapes of tulips sum up a royal year

The Dutch Royal Family is a close family that keeps an extremely busy schedule. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima went into the eleventh year of their reign with a renewed dedication to their royal roles. Paleis Het Loo exhibits Andy Warhol’s Reigning Queens series In October, Princess Beatrix opened a new exhibition at the Paleis het Loo. Princess Beatrix was able to see the…
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The Netherlands

Queen Máxima's Fashion Hits of 2024

Queen Máxima is a bonafide style maven prone to bold colours, loud patterns, big jewellery and to-die-for accessories and its always a treat to see her fashion sense in action. Whether she’s opening museums or financial conferences or welcoming heads of state from around…
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The queen who turned a strange Victorian gem into the jewel win of 2024

While royal watchers often eagerly await reports of which tiaras royals are wearing to events, there are so many other historic and gorgeous pieces of jewellery in the royal vaults. We are looking at some of the best jewellery appearances of 2024 today! Queen Maxima wears the Diamond and Pearl Devant de Corsage In May, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands presented the King Willem I Awards…
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The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at site of explosion in The Hague

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima visited The Hague to meet with the families of those affected by the explosion and fire, and to offer their condolences and support to first responders and volunteers in the area. Early Saturday morning, two explosions hit the Tarwekamp apartment building in The Hague. As of publication, six bodies have been recovered from the rubble and but other people…
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The Netherlands

Queen Maxima puts on her best hat and sparkles for a day out at a plastics factory

Royals often spend much of their day to day time attending engagements that many of us would consider mundane, with visits to waste sorting facilities and park openings. However, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands continues to prove why she is perfect for the role with her enthusiasm, dedication, and energy at every engagement. Earlier this week, Queen Maxima opened a new factory in Delfzijl…
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