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Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and Family Attend the Prince Claus Award in Amsterdam

On December 14, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix, Prince Willem-Alexander, Princess Maxima, Princess Laurentien, Prince Constantijn , Princess Mabel, and Prince Friso attended the 2011 Prince Claus Award held at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam.  The top award went to Ntone Edjabe, the founder ofthe Pan-African magazine, Chimurenga.

Chimurenga, meaning “Freedom Struggle”, is an online magazine that focuses on art, culture and politics. The Prince Claus Awards are presented by the Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development since 1997, awarded annually to artists, thinkers and cultural organizations, particularly in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Photo courtesy of Het Koninklijk Huis

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H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Dutch Lotto

On December 12, 2011, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Dutch Lotto held at the World Forum Theatre in Den Haag.

Since its inception in 1961 the Dutch Lotto has given away more than 1.3 billion Euros to over 19 charities including the Prince Bernhard Cultural Fund.

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H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attends the Closing Ceremony “Thousand and One Force”

On December 9, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Utrecht to attend the closing ceremony of the project Thousand and One Force.  This event, organized by Movisie, encourages local organizations and ethnic minority women to actively participate in society.

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Source: PPE

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP/VOSS

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H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje Opens a New Factory

On December 8, 2011, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje along with Mr. Komori, the CEO of Fujifilm Corporation opened a new factory in Tilburg, Netherlands.  During the opening ceremony the heir to the Dutch throne along with Mr. Komori left their footprints in green clay then toured the new eco-friendly factory.

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Source: Omroep Brabant

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H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in Den Haag

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, on Tuesday December 6, 2011 presented a banner to the Military Administration Corps of the Army at the Parliament Buildings in Den Haag.  The ceremony took place in the presence of the Minister of Defence, Mr. JSJ Hillen and Chief of Defence, General PJM van Uhm. The banner also symbolizes the connection with the Dutch royal family and the solidarity within the military corps.

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H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attend a Gala Dinner (VIDEO)

On November 29, 2011, H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended a gala dine, held at Noordeinde Palace in Den Haag, in honor of the President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Toure’s, official visit to the Netherlands.

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Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Reuters