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Irene

Dutch tree-hugging princess

Did you know that when Princess Irene of the Netherlands published her book 'Dialogue with Nature' in 1995, she was misunderstood by Dutch media...
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...
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?
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...
Willem-Alexander Maxima

Willem-Alexander & Máxima 10-year anniversary

Did you know that prince Willem-Alexander and princess Máxima are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary today?In the past decade the couple has been blesssed...
Dodenherdenking

4 May: Remembrance Day

Did you know that today is Remembrance Day in the Netherlands?Each year on 4 May we remember all civilians and members of the armed...
Wilhelmina

Queen Wilhelmina’s critical illness

Did you know that in the early 20th century the Netherlands nearly became part of Germany? In 1902 queen Wilhelmina became critically ill with...
Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina: the youngest queen of the Netherlands

Did you know that Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962) was the youngest (18 years) and longest reigning queen (57 years) of the Netherlands?
Prinsjesdag

Prinsjesdag & the King’s Speech

Did you know that every year on the third Tuesday of September is Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in the Netherlands?This is an important ceremonial day...