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H.M. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends the 50th Anniversary of the University of Twente

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was at the University of Twente in Enschede to celebrate their 50th anniversary on Friday, November 25, 2011.

During the celebration ceremony the queen, along with hundreds of people, listened to a lecture by Dr. Clemens van Blitterswijk.   Also during the ceremony several honorary doctorates were presented to those for being fabulous. Those who received the honor included Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from the television show, MythBusters, and Professors W. Knoll, H. Nowotny and H. Termeer.

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Source and photo courtesy of: De Twentsche Courant Tubantia

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H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attends a Conference at Nyenrode Business Universiteit

On November 24, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended a conference organized and held at the Nyenrode Business Universiteit in Breukelen.

As the Secretary-General’s United Nations Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development and Honorary Patron of the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion of the G20,  the princess spoke at the conference regarding inclusive finance. This year’s theme, “Sustainability in the Financial sector, Are We Ready?”, brought in other guest speakers including the chairman of the SER, Alexander Rinnooy Kan, and the head of the Principles of Responsible Investment, Rob Lake.  The conference concluded with a panel discussion on sustainability in the financial sector.

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Source: Nyenrode Business Universiteit and Het Koninklijk Huis

Photo courtesy of: Het Koninklijk Huis

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Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends the Opening of ‘Schetsen van Schoonheid’ Exhibition

On November 22, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Gouda to attend the opening of the exhibition, Schetsen van Schoonheid (Sketches of Beauty).  The eleven sketches on display range from 5 to 22 meters long and are quite spectacular to say the least.

Source: De Stentor

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/AFP

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Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Visits the High Flux Reactor in Petten

On November 22, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visited the High Flux Reactor in Petten. The nuclear reactor of the European Commission in 1961 was set up for research purposes. Besides research in the energy sector, the nuclear reactor in Petten is vital for the supply of medical isotopes.

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Source and photo courtesy of: Refdag.nl

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H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Visits the VSO Secondary Social Education School in Noordwijk

On Friday, November 18, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands visited the VSO Secondary Social Education school in Noordwijk.

The school is designed for students with limited learning abilities between the ages of 13 to 20 years and teaches 100 students who are divided into 10 groups. The school’s director, Henk Dinkelman, was extremely proud that the VSO school was chosen.

The princess arrived in the mid-morning and was welcomed by Mayor Lokker.  Soon, she was escorted into the school where the students were busy with their work. Throughout her visit the princess witnessed presentations by the students, listened in on various discussions, interacted with the students as well as faculty, and much more.

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Source and photo courtesy of: Leidsch Dagblad

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T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attend a Film Première in Amsterdam

T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the première of the documentary film, The Sound of the Bandoneón, held at the Tuschinski Theater in Amsterdam on Friday, November 2011.

So what is this documentary about?  Here is a synopsis:

The Sound of the Bandoneón a musical road movie about the instrument that is most often associated with passion: the bandoneon. Like the tango is a dramatic and melancholy story hidden behind the bandoneon. The instrument ended late nineteenth century by German immigrants in Argentina, where it won a place in the tango and folk music. But the old and new tools perish bandoneón be made only piecemeal. Now tourists take them as souvenirs from Argentina, is the continuation of the instrument at risk. One of the famous bandoneonist of Argentina, Nestor Marconi, followed during rehearsals and concerts in Buenos Aires. As bandoneon player Daniel Vedia in northern Argentina teaches poor students. The film shows the struggle being waged to see the instrument alive. source

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Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends the 16th Foundation Ballet Gala of the Dancers ’79

On November 17, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended the 16th Foundation Ballet Gala of the Dancers ’79 at the Amsterdam Music Theatre.  According to various sources, the purpose of the foundation is to support and promote the art of dance in general and “…promising young dancers.”  Proceeds from tonight’s event will be donated to the Foundation Dancers ’79.

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Photo courtesy of: Het Koninklijk Huis