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‘Het Oranje Fonds, De Prins En De Prinses’ A Documentary With T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands (VIDEO)

Here is the RTL4 documentary, Het Oranje Fonds, De Prins En De Prinses‘, on the occasion of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands 10th wedding anniversary.  So what is Het Oranje Fonds you may ask?  Well, according to a press release from RTL:

…the Orange Fund was established as the national wedding gift for Prince Willem-Alexander and Máxima. The Oranje Fund aims to promote the involvement of society in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. By the support people are so they are less lonely, they meet each other or they find a new place in society. So for example, contributions are given to village houses, youth centres, elderly and societies, but also shelters to projects assisted living, language lessons by volunteers and buddies and mentor initiatives. The budget of the Oranje Fund is for the most part come from the proceeds of the national postal code Lottery and Lotto. The rest comes from donations from individuals and companies. source

The program is in Dutch, but that shouldn’t stop you from watching it.  Many thanks to Gert for the link.   🙂

Click here to watch the documentary.

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Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary to Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands! (VIDEOS)

On February 2, 2002, His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje married married the vivacious Argentine, Miss Máxima Zorreguieta.  The couple met in 1999 in Sevilla, Spain during the Feria de Abril de Sevilla (it’s a fair thingy).

After years of dating, and with the final approval of the Dutch parliament to marry, Willem-Alexander and Máxima announced their engagement on March 30, 2001.

Less than a year later the couple were married. First, there was civil ceremony held at the Beurs van Berlage then a lavish religious ceremony held at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.

Today the couple have three daughters and the princess is remains one of the most popular members of the Dutch royal family.

If you have never seen the engagement press conference or the entire wedding click the links below to watch.  Also, the Dutch channel, NOS, just aired a special program honoring the couple regarding their 10th wedding anniversary which you might enjoy.   🙂

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Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and H.R.H. Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont. (VIDEO)

On January 31, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was in Amsterdam to attend the opening of the project Open Inloop Taal on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Cybersoek.

According to the Dutch online newspaper, Nieuws van Nederland, Open Inloop Taal project/program provides “…local residents who want to improve their Dutch reading, writing and language skills…”  at the Cybersoek.  The latter offers computer courses to people of all ages as well as provides a place where the local people can meet and network.  Click here to view photos.

Afterward, the princess attended the Women Entrepreneurs Conference in Den Haag.  As a member of the Committee for Entrepreneurship and Financing it was her duty and pleasure to attend this event which “…mentors and aims at encouraging more success and growth for female entrepreneurs…” in the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, on January 30, 2012, Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont attended the AVEC gala benefit dinner held at the gorgeous Château de Versailles.  The event, organized by Professor David Khayat, was attended by royal historian, Stéphane Bern, model Tasha de Vasconcelos, François Pinault, Sylvie Tellier, and Pierre Hermé to name a few.  Click here to view  photos. 

Sources: Nieuws van Nederland, de Telegraaf and Pure People

Coat of Arms courtesy of Het Koninklijk Huis

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Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands in Amsterdam

On January 26, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands participated in  the symposium entitled, Leesbevordering: Dat doet de bieb! (Promotion of Reading: The Library Does), in Amsterdam.

As honorary president of the Association of Public Libraries (VOB) the princess gave a speech regarding the importance of libraries which “…improves language development, reading and writing.”  Today’s event also honored Professor E. Jurgens who recently retired as the President of the Association of Public Libraries (VOB).

To view photos please click here. 

Source: Nieuws van Nederland

Photo courtesy of Het Koninklijk Huis

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Random Royal News Regarding Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands and Princess Clotilde of Venice and Piedmont

On Friday January 27, 2012, Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands will attend Amsterdam Fashion Week’s opening of the Green Fashion Competition. To learn more about Amsterdam Fashion Week 2012 please visit their official website here.

Meanwhile, on January 25, 2012, Princess Clothilde of Venice and Piedmont attended the 2012 Valentino Spring/Summer Haute Couture show held at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild.

Source: Telegraaf

Photo courtesy of Het Koninkjlik Huis

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Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands in Den Haag

On January 25, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands along with Their Royal Highnesses Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands were in Den Haag to attend an extraordinary meeting and farewell ceremony to Mr. Herman Tjeenk Willink, Vice-President (Viceroy) of the Council of State.  Also in attendance were Prime Minister Mark Rutte as well as other top government officials.

For his 15 years of service, as Her Majesty’s main government advsior, Mr. Tjeenk Willink received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau by the Queen.

To view photos please click the links below:

Sources: NOS, Blik op Nieuws, and Nederlands Dagblad

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Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attends the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner for the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands

Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands was at the City Hall of Den Haag Atrium last night to attend the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in the  Netherlands. Also in attendance were Mr. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands as well as local dignitaries.

According to the official site for the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands was established in 1961 and is:

…a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, voluntary organization of companies and individuals who invest in and trade between the United States of America and the Netherlands.

The Chamber seeks to further the development of commerce between the United States of America and the Netherlands. AmCham Netherlands encourages and facilitates the transaction of business between both countries and promotes the interests of its members in matters of trade and investment. source

To view photos please click the links below:

Sources: Het Koninklijk Huis and Amcham NL