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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The royal jewel with an ''unlucky'' stone that one queen rarely wore

The Dutch Royal Family has one of the most impressive jewellery collections in Europe with Queen Maxima wearing historic pieces for almost every engagement she does. In 2023, she first wore a beautiful opal brooch that has been in the family for well over a century. However, it features opals which are said to be unlucky for anyone who doesn’t have them as a birth stone. And one Dutch queen…
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The Netherlands

Dutch princesses steal the show as King Willem-Alexander opens parliament

The Dutch Royal Family attended one of the most important events of their year – Prinsjesdag, the official opening of parliament. And while King Willem-Alexander gave the speech from the throne, Queen Maxima, Princess Amalia, and Princess Alexia stole the spotlight.  [getty src=”2172601377″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] Queen Maxima chose a stunning cool grey…
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Dutch King and Queen welcome Olympic medallists home

The Dutch Royal Family has welcomed Olympic royalty to Huis ten Bosch Palace to celebrate their incredible accomplishments.  King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima hosted all of the Dutch athletes who won medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris at a reception in Paris on Tuesday.  [getty src=”2166623633″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”com”] The Netherlands had a very…
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