King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima mourn former US President Jimmy Carter
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have issued a statement after the death of former US President Jimmy Carter. Their Majesties’ condolence message…
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King Willem-Alexander holds annual Christmas speech
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands held his annual Christmas speech today. The pre-recorded speech was broadcast at 1 p.m. local time. The speech was recorded…
Dutch royal Christmas baby turns 55
On 25 December 1969, the Dutch Royal Family added a Christmas baby to their ranks. Prince Bernhard was born on Christmas Day to Princess Margriet…
A first look at King Willem-Alexander’s Christmas speech
Two photos have been released ahead of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands’s Christmas speech. The photos were taken during the recording of the Christmas speech…
The Dutch Royal December celebrations
The Dutch royals celebrate a traditional royal Christmas, but earlier in the month, they also have the Sinterklaas celebrations. Queen Máxima is from Argentina, and…
Dutch royals host state banquet for Portuguese president
The Dutch royals have hosted a state banquet for the Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The President was on a two-day state visit to…
King Willem-Alexander “in complete shock” following visit of explosion site in The Hague
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands have visited the site of the explosion in The Hague. In the early hours of Saturday, several…
December Babies: The Princess of Orange
Catharina-Amalia was born on 7 December 2003 at 5.01 PM in the Bronovo Hospital in The Hague. She was baptised on 12 June 2004 with…
When to watch the royal Christmas speeches
Six European monarchs deliver Christmas speeches each year on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Three other monarchs address their people on New Year’s Eve. So,…
Dutch royal dog steals show at annual photo session
When the Dutch Royal Family undertook their annual photo session, their beloved dog stole the show. The poodle, Mambo, ran in the yard and then…