On October 12, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands presented the 2012 Vrije Schilderkunst (2012 Royal Awards for Painting) to four young artists held at the Paleis Amsterdam. Each of the artists also received 6,500 Euros.
According to RVD, the prize was “… established in 1871 by William III as Royal Grant, which was intended as an incentive for young talent in the field of painting.”
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands received members of the children’s reading club, Meetingz!, held at Villa Eikenhorst in Wassenaar.
During the meeting and reception the princess received a book from the members of the club entitled, Trots zijn op wie je bent (Being Proud of Who You Are). According to RVD, the book is “…is based on their story about bullying and looking different.”
On October 11, 2012, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje visited the Tiphof Village House in Geesbrug. The Tiphof is partially funded by the Oranje Fund.
Upon his arrival the prince was warmly greeted by locals as well the administrators of the Tiphof. According to RVD:
“The Tiphof Village is the only community property in Geesbrug. It houses a thriving club and venue for activities. Young and old come together here to cook, play games or join in on Zumba classes, sing in the choir, and more. The village, which is run by 35 volunteers, also has a youth club, which is run by a separate youth directors.”
On October 10, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was in Wilhelmina Quay in Rotterdam to baptize a new pilot vessel named, Polaris.
According to RVD:
“The ship, commissioned by Dutch Pilotage, is the first in a series of three new pilot vessels to replace existing vessels. These so-called “craft station” are used for piloting ships and from the ports of Rotterdam and the Dutch and Flemish ports on the Scheldt.
… the ‘Polaris’ with its long, sharp and narrow hull shape, ensures that this new pilot vessel can endure heavy weather at sea and can stay out longer. The ship is designed for whimsical wave pattern of the North Sea…”
On October 4, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands attended the opening of Imagining Europe in Amsterdam. This four-day event was organized by the European Cultural Foundation (ECF).
On October 4, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands attended the Annual Conference of the Royal Dutch Society for Veterinary Medicine (KNMvD) in Nieuwegein.
According to RVD:
“Her Majesty attended a lecture by Professor Herman Wijeffels, Professor of Sustainability and Social Change, sustainable care for humans and animals as well as listed to a speech by Professor Ludo Hellebrekers, chairman of the KNMvD.”
To learn more about the Royal Dutch Society for Veterinary Medicine please visit their official website here.
On October 3, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the launch of the project entitled, De Tafel van Eén, in Alkmaar.
According to RVD:
“De Tafel van Eén is an initiative of woman platform WOMEN Inc. commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in cooperation with the municipalities and civil society organizations.
WOMEN Inc.. project is aimed at a national approach to economic independence increase of over one million women with limited education, without work.
The idea is that women meet five mornings, accompanied by a table buddy, to talk about themselves and their future. Thanks to a special interview method inspire and motivate the women together. The princess spoke with the Alkmaar participants about their expectations and previous participants from the ten municipalities in the country about their next steps.
WOMEN Inc.. is an independent platform that connects women and promotes individual development. It brings together women of different ages, cultures and disciplines at national and international level.”
The Royal Correspondent 
