On October 10, 2011, H.R.H Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Ter Peel in Evertsoord where she participated in a symposium entitled, Women in Detention. According to the Dutch newspaper, De Limburger, the princess spoke several detainees regarding education, their children, and much more.
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Photo courtesy of: Het Koninklijk Huis
On Saturday October 8, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was at the Grote Sint Laurenskerk in Alkmaar to attend the reveal the newly restored painting of Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen’s, The Last Judgement.
Known as the “Michelangelo of the North” van Oostsanen’s painting dates back to 1518 and is one of the largest in the Netherlands. It took eight years to complete the restoration by various conservators.
Any way, the queen along with 700 guests were inside the church to witness this grand event and after pressing a button a large white cloth fell to the floor revealing the painting in all its glory.
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Photo courtesy of: Alkmaar.nl
On October 7, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, H.R.H. Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands, and Pieter van Vollenhoven attended the 40th anniversary of the Dutch famous dance company, Introdans, in Arnhem. To watch a video, view photos as well as to learn more about Introdans please click the links below:
Photo courtesy of: Gelderlander.nl
At the royal palace in Amsterdam today Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands presented 2011 Royal Prize for Painting. To read an article, in Dutch, please click here. To view photos please click here.
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On October 7, 2011, H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands officially opened a new location for Exodus House in Alkmaar. Arriving in the early morning the princess was greeted by the mayor and other local dignitaries. After officially opening the new Exodus House location Princess Maxima spoke with the residents of the house along with the staff for some time.
In case you were wondering what exactly is Exodus House, well, it is a program that provides much-needed shelter as well as aftercare for former prisoners and detainees in the final phase of their sentence. Exodus House also provides professional mentoring, prepares the residents for independent living as well as other social assistance. Currently there are over eleven shelters in the Netherlands.
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H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands is currently in Rome, Italy where she attended the opening of the L’Armonia Perfetta (Perfect Harmony) exhibition at the Complesso de Vittoriano Museum. This exhibit displays the works by Mondrian and Dutch contemporaries and:
… shows the development process of Mondrian (1872-1944). The famous and lesser known works range from strictly figurative (landscapes) through symbolism, cubism and abstract to the famous planes in primary colors. This trend is illustrated with works by other Dutch artists, predecessors and contemporaries, by whom Mondrian was inspired, like Jacoba van Heemskerk, Jan Toorop and Bart van der Leck.
After the viewing the exhibition Princess Maxima held a press conference whereupon she discussed all sorts of things. To view photos please click here and here.
Tomorrow, the princess along with other members of the Dutch royal family, will attend a gala performance by the ballet company, Introdans, to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
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H.R.H. Princess Maxima of the Netherlands has been so busy as of late that it is hard to keep up with all her daily activities. Any way… on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, the princess attended the 10th Annual MBO Gala in Amsterdam. During the event the soon-to-be Queen of the Netherlands presented a check to one of the winners for being incredibly brilliant and slightly good-looking. Click here to view photos.
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On October 5, Princess Maxima was in Utrecht to attend the opening of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) European headquarters. Click here to view photos.
Tomorrow, the princess will be in Rome, Italy to attend the opening of the L’Armonia Perfetta (Perfect Harmony) exhibition at the Complesso de Vittoriano. This exhibit displays the works by Mondrian and Dutch contemporaries and:
… shows the development process of Mondrian (1872-1944). The famous and lesser known works range from strictly figurative (landscapes) through symbolism, cubism and abstract to the famous planes in primary colors. This trend is illustrated with works by other Dutch artists, predecessors and contemporaries, by whom Mondrian was inspired, like Jacoba van Heemskerk, Jan Toorop and Bart van der Leck.
Photo courtesy of: Koninklijkhuis
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