On the morning of September 2, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands opened the 2013-2014 academic year at the Universiteit Leiden.
And, that’s it. 🙂 Please click here to view photos.
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HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Visits Wageningen Universiteit.
On the afternoon of Monday, September 2, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived at Wageningen Universiteit and Researchcentrum (University and Research Center) to open the new academic year as well as to inaugurate the new Orion Education Building.
The new pentagon-shaped sustainable building houses over 2,600 students with 88 lecture, laboratories, and computer rooms. After the opening there was a festival for the students which included food, games, guest speakers, music, and much more.
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HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands Attends a Concert. (VIDEO)
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands attended an early evening concert, held at the Koninklijk Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, on August 28, 2013.
The princess along with hundreds of lucky guests listened as the European Union Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Søndergård, performed various works by the late composers, Mr. Igor Stravinsky, and Mr. Hector Berlioz.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nZ6mcCHPpI
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HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Attends the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of the Vredespaleis. (VIDEO)
On the morning of Wednesday, August 28, 2013, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived in Den Haag to attend the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Vredespaleis (Peace Palace).
During today’s event His Majesty along with hundreds of guests listened to various speeches from Dutch Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Rutte, as well as from the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander also received the centenary commemorative book, The Building of Peace: A Hundred Years of Work on Peace Through Law, The Peace Palace 1913 – 2013.
The book distributed by Eleven International Publishing:
“…examines the existence and the legitimacy of the Peace Palace with an open, inquiring gaze. New historical research describes in detail how this icon of international law, and the institutions that it houses, have survived the past century, with all of their bruises and successes.
Major authors from different continents have written personal contributions, an extensive photo series shows what happens inside the walls of the Peace Palace over the course of a year, and an expert in the field of international law takes the reader inside and discusses the image and self-image of the institutions in the Peace Palace, on the basis of personal observations.”
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HRH Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau Has Been Laid to Rest. (VIDEOS)
His Royal Highness the late Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau was laid to rest this afternoon in the cemetery next to the Stulpkerk in Lage Vuursche.
The private funeral service, led by Reverend Carel ter Linden, was held at the Stulpkerk with the late prince’s family and dearest friends in attendance.
After the service Her Royal Highness Princess Mabel, Countess Emma Luana, Countess Joanna Zaria, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Their Majesties King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and their daughters along with other members of the Dutch royal family returned to Kasteel Drakensteyn — residence of Princess Beatrix — to comfort each other and to mourn in private.
To view several video clips via NOS from today’s funeral service please click here and here.
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“In Memoriam: Prins Friso” A Program From NOS. (VIDEO)
Here is the 44:31 program from NOS entitled, In Memoriam: Prins Friso, with NOS journalist, Ms. Astrid Kersseboom and well-known royal journalist, Mr. Hans Jacobs.
Click here to watch the program.
Also, if you would like to send your message of condolence to Her Royal Highness Princess Mabel of Oranje-Nassau and her daughters, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and to the rest of the Dutch royal family you may do so by clicking the link below:
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RVD Announces The Funeral Date for His Royal Highness the Late Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau. (VIDEOS)
This morning RVD announced that the funeral for His Royal Highness the late Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau will be held on Friday, August 16, 2013, in Lage Vuursche in the municipality of Baarn in the province of Utrecht. Lage Vuursche is just east of Kasteel Drakesteyn the residence of Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.
The private funeral will be led by Reverend C.A. ter Linden. RVD also notes that “…after a service in the Stulpkerk in Lage Vuursche the Prince will be laid to rest in the adjacent cemetery. A memorial service for Prince Friso will be held later in the year.”
Click here and here to watch two video news reports from NOS.
And, finally, here is a lovely photo montage in memory of His Royal Highness the late Prince Johan Friso of Oranje-Nassau.
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