On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited the organization, Villa Joep, at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

Established in 2004 Villa Joep is committed to fight against neuroblastoma one of the most deadly forms and most common of childhood cancer.  According to the official website for Villa Joep the aim of the organization “…is fundraising. Many initiatives like spinning events, marathon runs and other smaller local activities, all contribute to the fundraising program of Villa Joep.”

During today’s visit Her Majesty met with patients as well as staff who were participating in an art workshop at the Stedelijk Museum.  The theme of the workshop, according to RVD, Hoe Word ik Een Kunstenaar?

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On November 11, 2014, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht to participate in the launch of the Oranje Fonds new campaign, Maatjes Gezocht (Buddies Wanted).

According to RVD, Maatjes Gezocht are:

“…volunteers who offer individuals support and friendship.  That may include helping those with learning new skills, the acquisition of new knowledge or by providing social contact.  There are language buddies, mentors to support young people in school, buddies for people with mental illnesses, and buddies to help people network and make new friends.” 

After today’s launch His Majesty viewed the Museum Catharijneconvent’s new exhibition, Ik Geef om Jou! Naastenliefde Door de Eeuwen Heen.

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On November 10, 2014, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven attended the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) commemoration ceremony held at the RAI in Amsterdam.

Last July, MH17 was shot down by rebels over eastern Ukraine near the Russian border killing 298 innocent people.

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On Sunday, November 9, 2014, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands accompanied by their three daughters, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette of Oranje-Nassau, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Maritus and Princess Marilene of Oranje-Nassau, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Pieter-Christian and Princess Anita of Oranje-Nassau attended the baptism of Willem-Jan, son of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Floris and Princess Aimée of Oranje-Nassau, at Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn.

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On the evening of Saturday, November 8, 2014, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attended the 10th Internationaal Franz Liszt Pianoconcours (International Franz Liszt Piano Competition) held at the TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.

Held every three years the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition is devoted entirely to the piano works by Franz Liszt. The event is one of the best-known and prestigious piano competitions in the world, and is also known for the thorough and professional support it offers its laureates.

This year’s finalists are Miss Mariam Batsashvili from Georgia, Mr. Mengjie Han from The Netherlands and Mr. Peter Klimo from The United States.

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On Thursday, November 6, 2014, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Ridderzaal in Den Haag to attend the Nationale Iconen 2014 conference and awards presentation. According to AFP, four Dutch “…innovative projects were handed out and each will receive support from the Dutch government to present their inventions internationally.”

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