Princess Laurentien resigns from foundation
Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands has announced that she will resign her presidency of the Foundation for Equal Repair. The Foundation helped parents who were…
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Royal members of the International Paralympic Committee
With the 2024 Summer Paralympics soon to begin, we take a look at the royal members of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The IPC consists of…
Margaret of Parma to be honoured with joyeus entry ahead of exhibition
*contains affiliate links* Ahead of a new exhibition celebrating the life of Margaret of Parma, the city of Oudenaarde will honour her with a joyous…
The Dutch Sapphire Parure Tiara
The Dutch Sapphire Parure Tiara consists of 655 brilliants and 32 sapphires and made perhaps its most famous outing on the head of Queen Maxima…
The royals confirmed for the Paralympics 2024
The following royals have been confirmed as attending the Paralympics 2024 in Paris. Princess Magriet of the Netherlands will be present from 27 August until…
Princess Alexia announces study plans
The Government Information Service has announced the plans for Princess Alexia of the Netherlands for the next school year. She will enroll at University College…
King Willem-Alexander congratulates gold medalists
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has congratulated the first Dutch gold medalists of these Olympic Games. He wrote, “What a great victory: Olympic gold for…
Artwork by 11-year-old Princess Beatrix goes on display
A watercolour made by the 11-year-old future Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is going on display. The Stedelijk Museum in Breda will have the artwork…
Royal Palace in Amsterdam defaced by Pro-Palestine activists
The Royal Palace in Amsterdam has been defaced by Pro-Palestine activists. On the side of Dam Square, the palace was defaced with red paint. The…
The reason why Kingsday can’t be celebrated on Sunday
Since 2014, the Netherlands has celebrated Kingsday on 27 April, which is King Willem-Alexander’s actual birthday. But why can’t we celebrate this if it falls…