King Willem-Alexander says goodbye to piloting the 737
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands said goodbye to piloting the 737. He recently took his last flight as a guest pilot for KLM on board…
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Man who believed Princess Beatrix ordered him to buy murder weapon on trial
A man in the Netherlands is on trial for murdering his mother in a psychosis, and he believed he received orders from Princess Beatrix to…
An ‘Imperial Summer’ in Europe
The Japanese Government confirmed an exciting visit for the Emperor and Empress this summer. It was previously learnt that King Philippe of Belgium and King Willem-Alexander…
Looking back at the wedding of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands & Claus von Amsberg
The future Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands married Claus von Amsberg on 10 March 1966. Their engagement was announced by Beatrix’s parents, Queen Juliana and…
The Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara
The Dutch Ears of Wheat Tiara has often been used as a Dutch royal wedding tiara. The tiara was originally a set of eight diamond…
King Willem-Alexander knights Olympic gold medalists
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has knighted the Dutch Olympic gold medalists during a celebration at Noordeinde Palace. Jutta Leerdam, Femke Kok, Marijke Groenewoud, Antoinette…
King Willem-Alexander swears in new cabinet
King Willem-Alexander has sworn in the new cabinet following the elections last year. The new cabinet will be led by Rob Jetten of D66. He…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima meet first Dutch medalists
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands met the first Dutch medalists of these Olympic Games. The King and Queen had watched the 1,000m…
Norwegian and Dutch royals cheer on speedskaters
The Dutch and Norwegian royals cheered on the speedskaters yesterday evening. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Amalia were joined by Prime Minister Schoof and…
Queen Máxima joins the army reserves
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has joined the Royal Netherlands Army as a reservist. From February 1st, she has been appointed to the rank of…