“The Prince Claus Chair in Development and Equity was established by Utrecht University and the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam in early 2003 in honor of Prince Claus of the Netherlands (1926-2002).
The establishment of the Chair attests to the deep respect and appreciation of the academic community of Utrecht University and the ISS (now part of Erasmus University Rotterdam) for Prince Claus as a person, for his work, and for his commitment to, and authority in, the field of development and equity throughout the world.”
On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Den Bosch to attend “… the presentation of the 1000th Apprenticeship in the framework of the Regional Action Plan (RAP) conference…” according to RVD.
And, finally, the princess made a brief visit to the dance and theatre company, Shake It! Academy of Project Waa, in Nijmegen. During her visit Princess Maxima held a meeting with employees of the company to discuss “… future plans for the academy …”
“The Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Prize is awarded to individuals and organizations that have made an exceptional contribution in the field of music, theatre, dance, the visual arts, history, literature, the conservation of monuments and historic buildings, cultural education or nature conservation.”
This year’s recipient went to fashion trend forecaster, Ms. Lidewij Edelkoort.
Whilst in Rio de Janeiro the royal couple attended a “… seminar with Dutch yacht builders …” and held a meeting with the president of one of the largest oil companies in the world, Pertobras.
On Thursday, November 22, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Today the royal couple met with the Governor and the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, took a helicopter ride, visited the Maracana soccer stadium which is preparing for the 2016 Olympic Games, and attended a reception for Dutch and Brazilan businesses.
On the evening of November 21, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended a concert held at the Louwman Museum in Den Haag. Guests included Slovakian President, Mr. Ivan Gašparovič and his wife Silvia, government officials and Dutch VIPs.
Tonight’s concert featured Slovakian pianist, Mr. Marian Lapšanský, and soprano, Ms. Andrea Vizvári, according to RVD.
And, finally, last evening Her Majestyhosted a gala state banquet in honor of President Gašparovič’s state visit to the Netherlands.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands gave the opening speech at a symposium marking the 10th anniversary of the Prince Claus Chair held at the Paleis Noordeinde on November 28, 2012.
The Royal Correspondent 