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On Thursday, February 12, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to open the highly anticipated exhibition, Late Rembrandt.

The exhibition showcases:

“…100 of the paintings, drawings and prints that Rembrandt produced in the final phase of his life… Rembrandt’s later life was marked by tragic personal loss and financial setbacks. Yet it was also the time when he produced his best work. He experimented with paint and light, managing to bring an unprecedented emotional depth to his work. It resulted in his most daring and intimate work.”

Late Rembrandt will be open to the public until May 17, 2015.

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Video about the exhibition, Late Rembrandt.

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On the evening of Friday, January 23, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands participated in an “…initiative to speak out all the names of the 102,000 Dutch victims that died in or were deported from the former Westerbork Concentration Camp during World War II…” 

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On Friday, January 23, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands opened the Akoesticum in Ede.  This new national training center is for:

“…amateur and professional in the areas of theater, music and dance.  The facility contains 10 rehearsal rooms of various sizes with good acoustics, an auditorium where large groups can rehearse, 148 beds, a kitchen, bar and dining area.”

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On December 11, 2014, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially opened the Nationaal Militair Museum at the Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg.

According to RVD, the museum highlights:

“…[the] meaning of the Dutch armed forces of the past, present and future. Personal stories of soldiers from all ranks and times are illustrated by the extensive collections of the Army and Air Force. In addition to large objects such as tanks and aircraft, six theme areas where all aspects of the armed forces are discussed.”

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On Thursday, December 4, 2014, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands presided over the Militaire Willems-Orde (Knight of the Military Order of William) held at the Binnenhof Square in Den Haag.

According to RVD, the Militaire Willems-Orde is “…the highest Dutch Knighthood for Courage, Tact, and Loyalty in the Army…” The recipient of the Militaire Willems-Orde went to Major Gijs Tuinman.

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On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the 3rd Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition seminar in Amsterdam. During today’s meeting Her Majesty received a copy of the DSGC’s report entitled, Sustainable Innovation.

According to RVD, within the report are:
“…examples of innovative products and partnerships that contribute to solving social challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, hunger, health care, sanitation and poverty.

The seminar and the DSGC report underlines the role of business in achieving climate and sustainable development adopted by the United Nations in 2015.”

Earlier in the day, Her Majesty arrived at Nordwin College in Leeuwarden to visit the offices of the S-Team van Stichting Het Buro. The S-Team “…connects volunteers, 1-on-1, with students to prevent early school absence…” according to the news agency, PPE.

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