Re: The Dutch Monarchy Current Events

[PrincessOfPeace]

In Norway, the Royal Navy takes part in Cold Response, a major biennial regular NATO exercise. The King pays a working visit to the navy and goes on an amphibious landing, overnight stay and medical evacuation at night.

Koning brengt werkbezoek aan Koninklijke Marine tijdens NAVO-oefening Cold Response in Noorwegen | Nieuwsbericht | Het Koninklijk Huis

[PrincessOfPeace]

Queen Maxima, as honorary chairperson of the Money Wise platform, opened the 11th edition of Money Week in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam today:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO7MPMsWUAQt6GO?format=jpg&name=large

[PrincessOfPeace]

King Willem-Alexander presents the medal of honor for Art and Science of the House Order of Orange to astronaut Andr? Kuipers at Noordeinde Palace:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO8erBAXsAgFoc5?format=jpg&name=large

[TLLK]

King Willem-Alexander remembers peace conference during government dinner ? Royal Central

King Willem-Alexander and Queen M?xima hosted a dinner for government members at Huis ten Bosch Palace.

On the evening of Tuesday, 29 March, Their Majesties offered dinner to the members of the new Rutte government, who were installed on 10 January.

The dinner marked the conclusion of the rounds of welcome audiences that King Willem-Alexander held with all 20 ministers plus the nine secretaries of state over the course of the past two months.

The King and Queen welcomed the members of the cabinet and their partners in the Orange Hall of the Palace for a meal, during which His Majesty gave a speech, illustrating the stance of the country on the challenges it is facing.

Speaking about the last month, the King highlighted the role the Netherlands played in history for other peace conferences, most notably in 1899 for the First Hague Peace Conference, where Queen Wilhelmina acted as a host for Tsar Nicholas II?s Russia and other 26 countries.

On the centenary of the conference, in 1999, the then-Prince of Orange travelled to St Petersburg to take part in ?The Future of War,? a meeting designed to celebrate the values of Europe for peace, stability and prosperity.

[TLLK]

TM welcomed the Indian President and his wife to the Netherlands for their incoming State Visit. Tiara time!!! Gorgeous sari!  :hearts:

A touching tribute to Ukraine marks the official beginning of the Indian State Visit to the Netherlands ? Royal Central

Tuesday, 5 April, marked the official beginning of the Indian State Visit to the Netherlands, during which President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind visited the northern European country upon the invitation of King Willem-Alexander.

Like every state visit, the trip began with the official welcome ceremony, where the President and the King inspected the Honour Guard in Dam Square in Amsterdam.

Following the guard inspection, the two heads of state and their wives made their way inside the Royal Palace, where the two delegations took part in a reception.
His Majesty then continued by highlighting the importance of international relationships, especially during moments of crisis, and retraced the history of the relations between India and the Netherlands.

The visit will be carried out through Wednesday, 6 April and is carried out in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Indian-Dutch diplomatic relationships.

The President and First Lady?s trip began on Monday with a christening ceremony for a new tulip, the Maitri, in the presence of the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs. The name means ?friendship? in Hindi, and the specimen comes from the flower bulb company Jan de Wit & Zonen. The Netherlands are famous worldwide for its tulips, and annual festivals are abundant all around the country.

This visit comes as India is facing a lot of international scrutiny because of its position towards Russia in the Ukrainian conflict, as well as the political crisis currently unfolding in neighbouring Pakistan.

Short video from the State Dinner banquet.

Staatsbanket voor president van India. Glitter en glamour op het paleis - YouTube

[TLLK]

TM visiting the tulip bulb region.

Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images

NLD: King Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands And Queen Maxima Visit Dune And Bulb Region

[TLLK]

TM at the King's Day Concert tonight.

PPE Agency

[PrincessOfPeace]

King Willem-Alexander visited Rotterdam harbour today, April 12:

Beelden | ANP Foto

[PrincessOfPeace]

April 12, Queen M?xima attended the spring conference of the NVVK (industry association for financial assistance) in Enschede:

DPG Media Privacy Gate

[PrincessOfPeace]

Today, King Willem-Alexander received President Sefik Daaferovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Huis ten Bosch:

Beelden | ANP Foto

[PrincessOfPeace]

As United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development Queen Maxima gave a digital opening speech for the 7th meeting of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) today:

UNSGSA Queen M?xima Virtual Keynote at Sustainable Banking and Finance Network 7th Global Meeting | United Nations | UNSGSA Queen M?xima

[TLLK]

It's King's Day tomorrow in The Netherlands and preparations are underway.

Beelden | ANP Foto

[TLLK]

Today is King's Day in the Netherlands which is a national holiday that coincides with the King's actual birthday with everyone being permitted to have a nationwide "garage sale" and huge street parties.  Today members of the Dutch royal family will visit the city of Maastricht.  The family is typically joined by the King's brother Constantijn and sister-in-law Laurentian along with his four cousins and their wives. It's a relaxed and celebratory event with the majority of the family participating in various activities-dancing, skating, etc...

First family photo of the day. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FRVlNQ5X0AIR7yP?format=jpg&name=large

Maastricht April 27 Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images,%202022&sort=mostpopular

[TudorQueen]

Plenty of photos and videos on their instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2Qic_MiYG/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3Lx5MMOa5/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc1_kj7sYEw/

THese ones are albums
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2toGDMxdW/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2joOBsz1X/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2fYmJsgdw/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2bIdRsrCX/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc2W5bjMt2C/

[TLLK]

 Love this photo of Prince Floris reliving his university days as a DJ Floris van Oranje this evening in Amsterdam.

https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/prince-floris-of-the-netherlands-performs-at-kingsland-festival-in-picture-id1240280266?s=2048x2048

Prins Floris van koninklijke hoogheid naar heuse DJ op Kingsland | RTL Boulevard  (Video of Floris on stage)

[sara8150]

Dutch King and Queen set to visit US ? Royal Central
This September 6-9,2022 for four day

[Blue Clover]

The Dutch Princesses have grown up!

[TLLK]

The Netherlands solemly  remembers its war dead and its service members on May 4th every year with a minute of silence and along with official ceremonies. The main one takes place at the memorial located at the  Dam Square in Amsterdam. TM the King and Queen along with other dignitaries laid wreaths at the memorial.

Beelden | ANP Foto

Then on May 5th mood becomes more celebratory as the nation marks its Liberation Day. There are concerts and festivals throughout the country. TM at the official concert.

PPE Agency

[PrincessOfPeace]

In her role as United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development Queen Maxima visited the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) in Seattle yesterday.

Koningin M?xima naar Seattle voor bezoek aan Gates Foundation | Nieuwsbericht | Het Koninklijk Huis

[PrincessOfPeace]

May 11, Queen Maxima opened the Jeroen Pit House in Amsterdam. The house will offer care to chronically seriously ill children and their families.

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2022/05/11/jeroen_pit_house_opening,_amsterdam

[TLLK]

Queen Maxima braves the winds in a colourblock outfit to open the Jeroen Pit House in Amsterdam | Daily Mail Online

I like the dress but I'm not sure that her headpiece was the right choice.

[PrincessOfPeace]

Queen Maxima as Patron visited the Scouting Netherlands' new Adventure House on the Scouting estate Zeewolde today:

https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/queen-maxima-may-13-2022?assettype=image&family=editorial&phrase=queen%20maxima%20may%2013,%202022&sort=newest&irgwc=1&esource=AFF_GI_IR_Skimbit%20Ltd._10078&asid=Skimbit%20Ltd.&cid=GI&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_content=10078

[PrincessOfPeace]

King Willem-Alexander received various party leaders for introductory meetings at Huis ten Bosch today:

https://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?eventid=6201880

[PrincessOfPeace]

May 16, King Willem-Alexander has sworn in a new Councilor of State in the Advisory Division of the Council of State. And he received Commissioner Adema from the province of North Brabant and Commissioner Polman from the province of Zeeland to discusses current issues at provincial level:

https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/binaries/large/content/gallery/koninklijkhuis/content-afbeeldingen/nieuws/2022/05/staatsraad-beediging-koning.jpg

[PrincessOfPeace]

King Willem-Alexander visited the Airmobile Brigade of the Royal Netherlands Army in Schaarsbergen today, May 18. The unit prepares for a deployment on NATO territory in Eastern Europe:

Beelden | ANP Foto