On Saturday, March 16, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Constantijn and Princess Laruentien of the Netherlands, accompanied by their children, volunteered at the Museum Gevangenpoort in Bergen as part of NL DOET (National Volunteer Day).
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On March 15, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the opening of Ja Natuurlijk: Hoe Kunst de Wereld Redt in Den Haag.
Per RVD:
“The international art event, Ja Natuurlijk: Hoe Kunst de Wereld Redt, is based on the idea that man is no longer the center of the world. Over eighty participating artists take visitors on a journey through nature and culture. Additionally, the event a comprehensive education program for children and a parallel program in Den Haag including films and workshops.
The event, organized by Stichting Niet Normaal in collaboration with the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. The event will end on August 18, 2013.”
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On March 15, 2013, members of the Dutch royal family participated in NL DOET, National Volunteer Day, organized by the Oranje Fond.
Per RVD:
“This morning Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands accompanied by Prince Bernhard, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, and Prince Floris helped with cleaning and chores at the Duurzaamheidscentrum Weizigt in Dordrecht.
Meanwhile, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima went bowling with visitors and volunteers from Catharijnehuis, Stichting Dagopvang Utrecht (Catharijne House, Foundation Day Care Utrecht).”
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On March 14, 2013, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands was at the De Doelin in Rotterdam to open the 2013 Day of Literature.
According to RVD:
“Day of Literature is a one-day literature festival for young people.
“The Day of the literature is organized every two years by Passionate Bulk Book. This is a literary and educational organization dedicated to promoting reading and the promotion of Dutch literature among young people aged 13-30 years.
The organization provides the students on the Day of Literature acquaintance with thirty authors, young literary talent and contemporary singer-songwriters who present through reading sessions, interviews and talk shows. In addition, among other filmed literature shown, there are cabaret performances and several exhibitions.”
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On March 13, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands presided over the presentation of the Geuzenpenning Award in Vlaardingen. According to RVD, the recipient of the award went to Ms. Radhia Nasraoui “…a Tunisian human rights activist who is committed to the fight against torture.”
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On Monday, March 11, 2013, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the farewell meeting, held at the Lucent Theater in Den Haag, of the Director of the Social and Cultural Planning Office, Professor Paul Schnabel.
This afternoon Prince Willem-Alexander received the Great Atlas of the Dutch East India Company and the West India Company from the Chairman of the Royal Dutch Geographical Society, Professor Henk Ottens, at Paleis Noordeinde.
According to RVD:
“The atlas contains the entire legacy of hand-drawn maps, plans and topographic images of the fields of the Dutch East India Company (1602-1799) and the West India Company (1621-1791).
The atlas consists of nine parts and was created by a collaboration between the Royal Dutch Geographical Society (KNAG), the National Archives, the research URU Explokart of Utrecht University and Publishing Asia Major/Atlas Major.”
On March 12, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visited the European School in Bergen to participate in the celebrations of the school’s 50th anniversary.
“The European School was founded by the European Union and provides multilingual education for children of employees of EU institutions and international companies. Currently, there are 600 students at the school consisting of 50 different nationalities.”
During her visit Her Majesty was given a tour of the school as well as met with staff and students.
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