On Monday, September 30, 2013, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands met with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at Paleis Huis ten Bosch.
President Museveni is in the Netherlands to “…examine the possibilities for investments on agriculture and shipbuilding in Uganda [where he will] speak with Dutch investors and will visit VEKA Group in Werkendam…” according to RVD.
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On September 27, 2013, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived at the Amsterdam RAI to attend the opening of the 17th ECCO – 38th ESMO – 32nd ESTRO European Cancer Congress.
Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
It was announced by RVD, that Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands had surgery this morning, Sunday September 22, 2013, after “…she had an unfortunate fall at her home and had broken her cheekbone…”
After the surgery the princess will remain in the hospital, under observation, for the next few days.
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On Thursday, September 19, 2013, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived in the IJdok in Amsterdam to officially open the new Paleis van Justitie (Palace of Justice).
According to RVD, the Paleis van Justitie “…consists of two connected buildings which houses the Amsterdam Court and the Public Prosecutor.”
Please click here and here to view photos as well as to watch a video news report.
Another video from today’s opening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97gvsgYSzKo
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On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Madrid, Spain for a one-day visit.
Once the reigning couple touched down at the airport they were greeted with open arms by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias as well as various Spanish officials. Soon, the reigning couple and their hosts were off to Palacio de la Zarzuela where Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain accompanied by Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain were waiting for the new king and queen of the Netherlands.
After a brief photo-op for the press Their Majesties were ushered into the palace where they attended a luncheon held in their honor and hosted by King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia.
Thereafter, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited the Congreso de los Diputados and met with the Spanish Prime Minister, Mr. Mariano Rajoy, at Palacio de la Moncloa according to RVD.
On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands arrived at the Ridderzaal in Den Haag to attend the 2013 Prinsjesdag.
During today’s important event His Majesty delivered a speech in front of members of the Dutch government highlighting the “…main plans [budget and policies] of the government for the coming year…” according to RVD.
Thereafter, Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses rode back to the Paleis Noordeinde where the royal family appeared on the balcony to wave to the thousands of people who came out to wish them well.
To view photos as well as to watch videos from today’s event please click the links below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQys-3x2Src
Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands was in the city center of Leeuwarden this afternoon to officially open the new Fries Museum.
According to the official website for the museum there are over 170,000 objects contained in their collection which:
“…tells the stories of Friesland and its inhabitants. The objects range from archaeological finds to modern art, from the freedom fighter Grutte Pier’s sword and one of Mata Hari’s brassieres to paintings by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Gerrit Benner. Friesland’s art, culture and history are brought to life in the museum.”
For more information about the Fries Museum please visit their website here.
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Photo courtesy of RVD/HKH
The Royal Correspondent 