Royal Insight Forum

A place to post about family birthdays, personal anniversaries and other milestones.


New photo released for Princess Beatrix?s 83rd birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/netherlands/new-photo-released-for-princess-beatrixs-83rd-birthday-155283/)

QuoteThe Dutch Royal Family has released a new photo of Princess Beatrix to celebrate her 83rd birthday.

The former Queen will celebrate her birthday with limited visitors to abide by the governemental advice regarding the COVID-pandemic.

Princess Beatrix was born on Monday morning, 31 January 1938, at Soestdijk Palace. She was given the names Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard for both her grandmothers. She weighed eight pounds and was 52 centimetres long. Her parents were the future Queen Juliana and her husband, Prince Bernhard. She was baptised on 12 May 1938. Her five godparents were King Leopold III of Belgium, Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, Elisabeth, Princess of Erbach-Sch?nberg, Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg, and Countess Allene de Kotzebue.

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Royal Wedding Rewind: Willem-Alexander and Maxima of the Netherlands ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/royal-wedding-rewind-willem-alexander-and-maxima-of-the-netherlands-154710/) Celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary today. :lovestars: The article reviews the wedding and the absence of the bride's parents.

A good article on the couple's wedding attire with some information that I'd not read before (in English). Royal Wedding Dresses: Queen M?xima of the Netherlands ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/royal-wedding-dresses-queen-maxima-of-the-netherlands-115117/)

*The identities of all of the bridal party before I'd only known the name of Maxima's sister as one of the bridesmaids.
*That Valentino created not only Maxima's and Marie-Chantal's gowns but also Princess Madeline's.
*That the diamond stars had a connection to the last Queen Consort of the NL, Queen Emma.

Maxi made a beautiful bride, and they both look so young! It's a pity, though understandable, that her parents couldn't attend.  As for the wedding dress,   as you know I'm not a great fan of lace and always thanked heaven that Maxi didn't go there!

I really never liked the ruby red of the bridesmaids' dresses (but love their hair and the decorative arrangement.) However, in those dresses they were well protected against the weather, February in the Netherlands, Brrrr ! Next year, the 20th anniversary, is the biggie. Wonder whether the bridesmaids will return for a bit of a celebration.

Sadly Ines won't be there, but it would be lovely if the bridal party including the witnesses could come together.

No, of course not! How terrible I forgot about Ines's tragic end. My memory...Urrgh!

A very happy Birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau!  She is 14 today!

Our babies are all growing up! :bday:

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 10, 2021, 04:51:33 PM
A very happy Birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau!  She is 14 today!

Happy Birthday!  :bday10:

Happy 54th Birthday to King Willem-Alexander.

Prof. mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven is 82 today.

The family attended a celebration for Queen Maximas upcoming birthday in Amsterdam this evening.

Pic: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1NABxwXEAMA7-e?format=jpg&name=large

I am amazed at how much Princess Arianne has grown in the past year. She might end up being the tallest member of the AAA team. Lovely to see Princess Beatrix tonight as well.

Queen Maxima won't celebrate her birthday until May 17, but it's still wonderful to see the family in person. In a typical year, I'd have expected to see Prince Constantijn, Princess Laurentian, and the whole van Vollenhoven  family in attendance.

New pictures for Maximas 50th birthday.

Taken by her husband in the garden at Huis Ten Bosch.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CO70eT-H5Ly/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Maxima looks great! Happy 50th!  :bday10:

Happy Birthday to the ever exuberant and sparkling Queen Maxima on her 50th birthday. :bday:

Ever-sparkling indeed, TLLK, positively effervescent! Happy 50th birthday, dear Maxi!  :hearts:

Happy birthday to Maxima. She definitely sparkles with life and happiness.  :flower3:

Another photo.

Visit Keukenhof - Visit Keukenhof added a new photo. (https://www.facebook.com/visitkeukenhof/photos/pcb.10159408683576636/10159408682851636/)
Visit Keukenhof - Visit Keukenhof added a new photo. (https://www.facebook.com/visitkeukenhof/photos/pcb.10159408683576636/10159408682906636)
Visit Keukenhof - Visit Keukenhof added a new photo. (https://www.facebook.com/visitkeukenhof/photos/pcb.10159408683576636/10159408682956636)

@TudorQueen Those red flowers in a 50 are magnificent.  :flower3:

King Willem-Alexander has granted the Order of the House of Orange to Queen Maxima for her 50th Birthday.

Beautiful floral display at the world famous Keukenhof!

Maxima has given an interview for her 50th birthday to Dutch television.

M?xima at 50: An interview at the palace ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/maxima-at-50-an-interview-at-the-palace-160107/)

Topics covered included her meeting W-A, wedding, motherhood, her work, COVID as well as  controversies: her father, their Greek vacation.

Queen M?xima receives Order of the House of Orange for her 50th birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/queen-maxima-receives-order-of-the-house-of-orange-for-her-50th-birthday-160102/)
Not since 1905 by HM Queen Wilhelmina for 116 years

M?xima at 50: An interview at the palace ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/maxima-at-50-an-interview-at-the-palace-160107/)

Happy 15th Birthday to Countess Leonore.

Happy 16th Birthday to Princess Alexia.

Happy 53rd birthday to Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau.

Happy birthday to Princess Mabel  :flower3:

I find her an amazing woman. Hard to believe when she married Friso she was considered an unsuitable bride and he had to give up his place in succession to marry her. She has turned out to be an amazing asset and example.

Happy Birthday 🎂  to Princess Mabel@

Quote from: TudorQueen on August 15, 2021, 06:00:32 AM
Happy birthday to Princess Mabel  :flower3:

I find her an amazing woman. Hard to believe when she married Friso she was considered an unsuitable bride and he had to give up his place in succession to marry her. She has turned out to be an amazing asset and example.

TudorQueen, I like Mabel quite a bit. She has turned out to be an asset to the crown.

Happy 52nd Birthday to Prince Constantijn.

Happy birthday to the Princess of Orange  :flower3: :bday: :pillowfight:

Another of our future queens is an adult. I posted on her personal thread, but put here too, the new photos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXK01KuKLRF/

 :bday7: to Catharina Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria!!! She's named for a former Dutch Queen Consort, her grandmothers and her Godmother Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. Victoria had Amalia as one of her young bridesmaids along with Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Christian.

Dutch royals apologise after Princess Amalia invites 21 guests to her 18th birthday | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10316375/Dutch-royals-apologise-Princess-Amalia-invites-21-guests-18th-birthday.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline)

Good Lord!! What is going on with W-A and Maxima when it comes to COVID and their private family activities? This is the second time that they've had to apologize for a ridiculous decision during the pandemic.  :ugh: I thought they would have learned after the Greece vacation debacle. Plus the PM is REQUIRED to be involved when they make an error like this one and speak on their behalf.  Come on you two, get it together!

QuoteThe Dutch royal family has apologised after Crown Princess Amalia invited 21 guests to her 18th birthday party, despite the government telling citizens to restrict their gatherings to four in the face of surging Covid-19 cases.

The heir to the Dutch throne, who had cancelled indoor festivities because of the pandemic, held a last-minute gathering in the palace gardens.

The eldest daughter of King Willem-Alexander had been expected to quietly celebrate her birthday last Tuesday, but it was revealed on yesterday that it was larger than expected.  The family strived to treat the coronavirus rules responsibly with this outdoor gathering and by taking precautions' Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in a letter to lawmakers, in reference to the party.

'Guests were asked to take a test. All were vaccinated. The assumption was that they would keep an acceptable distance.'

But King Willem-Alexander 'informed me that in hindsight, it was not such a good idea. I think that's a sensible reaction,' Rutte wrote

Yes, a great deal of carelessness there with that decision. I would have thought Emilia would herself have known about the regulations regarding gatherings from the last twelve months at her school. However, her parents should certainly have checked.

Happy 55th Wedding Annivarsary to Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven.

Happy 79th Birthday to Princess Margriet.

Happy 84th Birthday to Princess Beatrix.

Happy 20th Anniversary to King Willem Alexander and Queen M?xima of The Netherlands.

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 02, 2022, 12:58:05 AM
Happy 20th Anniversary to King Willem Alexander and Queen M?xima of The Netherlands.

Oh my Lord! It's been twenty years now since they were married.  I remember coming home from the hospital with my newborn son and their wedding photo was on the front page of the Los Angeles Times. He just celebrated his 20th birthday.

Here's a video from their religious ceremony.

Religious Wedding Ceremony of the Prince of Orange and M?xima Zorreguieta (Part 1) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JzIfMvfJKU)

Balcony video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99avkBaSWtg

My goodness, 20th anniversary. How the years fly! It was truly a beautiful wedding though, only marred a bit by the Argentine junta thing. Maxi looked gorgeous.

Hard to believe that ten years have passed since this sad milestone.  :(

Ten years on from the Dutch royal skiing tragedy ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/netherlands/ten-years-on-from-the-dutch-royal-skiing-tragedy-172639/)

QuoteWhile many of Europe?s royal families are celebrating many happy anniversaries this year, the same is not the case for the Dutch Royal Family. On 17 February, it will be ten years since the Dutch Royal Family was struck by a sudden and tragic accident.

Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau was the son of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands and thus the younger brother of the current Dutch monarch, King Willem-Alexander.

Happy 15th birthday to Ariane  :flower3: :bday10: :bday: :pillowfight:

Hard to believe their youngest is already 15

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcKN7tzqIZJ/

Happy 15th Birthday to Princess Ariane!  :Jen: :bday7:

Happy 50th Birthday to Princess Annette!  :bday:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcfkdZeI4R7/

Happy 55th Birthday to King Willem-Alexander.

Happy 83nd Birthday to Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven.

Happy 51st Birthday to Queen Maxima.

Happy 21st Wedding Anniversary to Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien.

Yeah for Maxi. A very happy birthday indeed!

Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands will start at the University of Amsterdam in September to get a bachelors degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE).

She went through the normal admissions process.

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 30, 2022, 10:31:12 AM
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands will start at the University of Amsterdam in September to get a bachelors degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE).

She went through the normal admissions process.

My goodness, that is a very full degree!  I did politics as a minor in my degree and that alone required hours of study.

I agree @Curryong. This is beyond what we'd refer to as a "double" major and more like a "quadruple" one.

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on May 30, 2022, 10:31:12 AM
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands will start at the University of Amsterdam in September to get a bachelors degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE).

She went through the normal admissions process.

I am impressed! Congratulations Amalia! The perfect combination of subjects for a future Queen.

Happy 17th Birthday to Princess Alexia.

Quote from: Curryong on May 30, 2022, 11:12:21 AM
My goodness, that is a very full degree!  I did politics as a minor in my degree and that alone required hours of study.

I was thinking I wonder when we will get update on college and realize simply missed it.

@TLLK Its not quite a quadruple major. Its an interdisciplinary degree, so all 4 are treated almost as 1 major study wise. 3 year program.

Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics (PPLE) - University of Amsterdam (https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/bachelors/politics-psychology-law-and-economics/politics-psychology-law-and-economics.html)

I was surprised with Amsterdam. I thought maybe Leiden like her father and Uncle,and Margriet.

But both her Uncle Friso's widow Mabel and her father's cousin Maria Carolina studied political science and economics there,so footsteps to follow.

Happy 54th Birthday to Princess Mabel.

 :bday: Happy Birthday to Princess Mabel!

Happy 80th Birthday to Princess Margriet.  :bday:

A look at Princess Margriet of the Netherlands on her 80th birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/netherlands/who-is-princess-margriet-of-the-netherlands-75205/)

Several photos released for Princess Beatrix's birthday. Including a lovely portrait with the king and Amalia. :hearts:

Photos from Koninklijk Huis's post (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=523234283234194&set=pcb.523234446567511)


Happy 85th birthday

I absolutely love this three generations photo! I don't recall seeing a previous one unless we were to count any group photos from W-A's ascension.

More on the photo and Happy 85th Birthday to Princess Beatrix!  :bday7:

Three generations seen together on a special royal birthday in the Netherlands ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/netherlands/three-generations-seen-together-on-a-special-royal-birthday-in-the-netherlands-186143/)

QuoteThe birthday of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands has been marked with a new series of portraits including one of the country?s past, present and future monarchs.

Princess Beatrix is seen with her eldest son and successor, King Willem-Alexander, as well as his first born child and heir to the throne, Princess Catharina-Amalia.

The photos have been released to mark Princess Beatrix?s 85th birthday on January 31st 2023.

For @Curryong as I know Maxima is one of your favorites. Happy 21st Anniversary to TM the King and Queen of the Netherlands who married on 2-2-02.

https://twitter.com/RoyalCentral/status/1621132857614671872?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

King W-A's tenth ascension anniversary will be marked by a special luncheon.

Short video of the luncheon promotion.

De Koning zoekt honderd mensen voor een feestelijke lunch - 10Maal - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mko8xmePCcE)

QuoteA festive lunch

On the occasion of his tenth anniversary as King, His Majesty the King, together with Her Majesty the Queen, will be hosting a festive lunch at Huis ten Bosch Palace on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. A 10 times! For this he is looking for a hundred guests who in the eyes of others deserve a ten. Do you immediately think of that one person, that helper in need, that beacon in the neighborhood, that problem solver, pacesetter, reconciler, inspirer or connector? Then nominate that person with a short personal motivation. You can do this until Monday 20 February. King Willem-Alexander and Queen M?xima are looking forward to receiving a hundred guests who make a difference with their commitment to others and to their environment. A hundred people who may consider themselves very ordinary, but of whom you say: they deserve a ten!

Wishing Princess Margriet a belated Happy 80th Birthday on Feb. 15. The DRF was present together at a ballet.

Photo from the ballet with the DRF in the background including her four sons and two of her many nephews.

Mobile uploads (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=533506955540260&set=a.119689420255351)

Birthday greetings go out to these members of the Dutch Royal Family.  Happy 16th Birthday to Princess Ariane! She is the youngest daughter of King WA and Queen Maxima.
Happy 48th Birthday to Prince Floris! He is the youngest son of Princess Margriet and Professor Pieter.

Koninklijk Huis on Instagram: "Prinses Ariane viert vandaag haar 16e verjaardag. #verjaardag #gefeliciteerd #prinsesariane #prinses #princess #ariane (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq2CVTot2LJ/?hl=en)

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Happy Birthday to King Willem Alexander who also celebrates ten years of his reign on April 30th.

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Happy Birthday to Queen Maxima !:bday:

Congratulations to Princess Alexia on her graduation from United World College in Wales.
https://twitter.com/nuriatiburcio/status/1659915989025169408?t=-vwPzlapzsIf-cgRXtK8ew&s=19

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Wow, a great achievement and Alexia should be very proud of this milestone. What?s next for her, I wonder. More tertiary study in the Netherlands? Then perhaps a year or two at a US or UK University to get a Masters? Plenty to  think about.

I wonder if she will take a gap year like her sister Amalia?

Quote from: TLLK on May 20, 2023, 10:36:50 PM
I wonder if she will take a gap year like her sister Amalia?

Maybe. Gap years can be useful and handy for a breathing space father than nearly 20 years of continuous education. It is good I think to have a bit of a plan and maybe do some volunteering somewhere else in the world for a few months as well, as William and Harry did. Enjoying yourself, having fun, meeting new and different people, the world is wide open really at that age. 

Fortunately for her unlike Amalia, she isn't graduating in the heart of a pandemic. She can actually make some real plans. Alexia's was limited.

If she does will be an empty nest for the royal couple in the fall. Well if Amalia is able to be in dorms again. Amalia in university, Alexia on a gap year and Arianne off in Italy starting at the UWC in Trieste. Be a change for the royal parents.

There are always some weekends, for Amalia anyway. And perhaps they will be able to devote some time to each other as well. Bit like going back to when you first marry!

@Curryong - I agree and Amalia spent her time volunteering at the Oranje Foundation and even worked as a waitress at one of the local restaurants during that year. I wouldn't be surprised if Alexia chooses to have a similar experience. She and Arianne will be expected to have careers and to support themselves in the future, so some work experience would be beneficial.

Happy  18th Birthday to Princess Alexia of the Netherlands!
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The Palace has released three new photos of the second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. IMO there is a "Vermeer" like quality to these photos especially the last one.

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QuotePrinses Alexia viert vandaag haar 18e verjaardag.

Ter gelegenheid van haar verjaardag zijn nieuwe foto?s gepubliceerd. De foto?s zijn gemaakt op Paleis Huis ten Bosch.

Yes, happy birthday to Alexia who is a lovely looking girl. She?s a teenager so maybe she doesn?t want to smile in her photos though!

Princess Alexia granted special honours on her 18th birthday ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/europe/netherlands/princess-alexia-granted-special-honours-on-her-18th-birthday-191076/)

QuotePrincess Alexia of the Netherlands has been granted two special honours by her father, King Willem-Alexander, on .

The King has made her a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and a Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau via Royal Decree.

Alexia was made a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion on 19 June. Queen Wilhelmina was the first woman to be appointed as a knight to the order in 1898; since then, all children of the monarch have been granted the honour for their 18th birthday.

The Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau is shared with the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg. Alexia has been a member of the order since 26 June 2023.

The Princess can also now use the official flag of the Royal Family for the daughters of King Willem-Alexander. The orange swallow-tailed flag, with a blue cross and coat of arms of the Netherlands, Royal Family and Zorreguieta family, is able to be used by each princess once they turn 18. The King issued a Royal Decree in November 2021 to establish the flag for his three daughters.

The Princess, who is second in line to the throne, can now undertake royal duties if she so chooses.

She recently graduated from the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales alongside Spain?s Princess Leonor. Exam results will be available next month.

It is unknown if she will take a gap year like her elder sister or immediately begin university in the autumn.

Here's video of Princess Alexia hoisting the flag with her school bag attached. This is tradition for secondary school graduates to announce they've passed their exams.

Prinses Alexia hijst de vlag op Paleis ten Bosch na slagen | NU.nl (https://www.nu.nl/301459/video/prinses-alexia-hijst-de-vlag-op-paleis-ten-bosch-na-slagen.html)

Today, August 12, 2023 is the tenth anniversary of the death of Prince Friso.

Happy 54th birthday to Prince Constantijn.  :bday:

Quote from: TLLK on October 11, 2023, 06:11:41 PM
Happy 54th birthday to Prince Constantijn.  :bday:

He's one of my favorite members of the House of Orange. Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the Princess of Orange!  :bday10:

And of course a happy royal birthday (one of several at the end of the year) to the Princess of Orange, who I believe is living abroad at the moment.

Yes I have heard that she is currently living in Spain.

Happy 22nd Wedding Anniversary to King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

:hearts: :hearts: :hearts:

Rulers of each others' hearts! Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands tied the knot on this day - and are still loved up 22 years (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13032395/Rulers-hearts-Maxima-Willem-tied-knot.html)

I will always remember this wedding because it was the day my newborn son and I  came home from the hospital.  There was a large color photo of W-A and Maxima on the balcony of the Royal  Palace.  The garland was made up of stunning white flowers and oranges. 8th

I remember when they got engaged and when each girl was born. TLLK, what a wonderful memory.