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The special role of a queen at the UN

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27th September 2023
One consort holds a very special role within the United Nations.Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has held the position of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development since being appointed by then-Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon…
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Royals and the United Nations: what roles do they have?

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22nd September 2023
The United Nations is the biggest international organism currently in existence, as it unites representatives from more than 190 countries and different international organisations, like the EU and the African Union. Its purpose as an intergovernmental organisation is to “maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation…
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Climate change, crowds and even more tiaras for day 2 of the Dutch State Visit to Belgium

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23rd June 2023
The second day of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima’s State Visit to Belgium began bright and early, despite the glittering banquet from the night before.The first stop for the day was Gare Maritime à Tour & Taxis, in Brussels, where the Dutch royals were joined by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians to attend Climate Tech Forum, a forum on climate…
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Princess Ariane to attend school in Italy

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15th May 2023
Princess Ariane of the Netherlands is set to finish high school in Italy.Princess Ariane, the third and youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, will attend the United World College Adriatic in Italy for the final two years of high school. At the end of those two years, she will have achieved the International Baccalaureate. The school has around 180 students from all over…
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