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Princess Amalia’s first day of high school

Did you know that today is Princess Amalia's first day of high school?
Amsterdam

Princess Beatrix’ secret visit to the Red Light District

Did you know that Princess Beatrix secretly visited Amsterdam's Red Light District in 1965 before she became Queen of the Netherlands? On her undercover...
Maxima

Swimming in Amsterdam’s canals to raise awareness for ALS

Did you know that over 1000 brave people took a swim today in Amsterdam's canals to raise awareness and funds for the incurable motor-neuron...
Beatrix

Coronation robe dates back to 1815

Did you know that the ermine mantle that Willem-Alexander will wear during his coronation dates back to 1815? This is the same coronation mantle that...
Willem Alexander

Willem-Alexander: the first Dutch king in 123 years

Did you know that Willem-Alexander is the first Dutch king in 123 years? Since 1890 Emma, Wilhelmina, Juliana and Beatrix have been Queens of the...
NLdoet ('NL Does') is the largest volunteering event in the Netherlands. All over the country hundreds of thousands of people, including royals, celebrities and politicians set a good example by pitching in and doing social volunteer work. They roll up their sleeves at community centers, petting zoos, nursing homes and the like.

King Willem-Alexander making pancakes for the elderly

Today King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima volunteered at the former nursing home 't Hofland in Pijnacker (in between The Hague and Rotterdam). The elderly...
Willem van Oranje

Original bullet holes from Prince William of Orange’s assassination

Did you know that the bullet holes in the wall of Prinsenhof in Delft are the actual holes from Prince William of Orange's assassination...
asparagus

Asparagus for Queen Beatrix’ farewell dinner

Did you know that Dutch asparagus are part of the menu of the farewell dinner that Queen Beatrix is hosting at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum tonight?
Queen's Day

Queen’s Day 2011

Today Queen's Day is celebrated in the Netherlands. From Amsterdam to even the smallest village, the entire country and its population colors orange. Thousands...
King Willem III

King Willem III a.k.a. King Gorilla

Did you know that King Willem III of the Netherlands (1817-1890) was dubbed King Gorilla because of his short-tempered and malicious personality? Spouses Sophie of Württemberg...