Koninginnedag – Queen’s Day
Every 30 April, the Netherlands turn crazy. From high up in the north down to the southern border, from Rhine to North Sea coast, everyone is dressed in orange, there are orange ribbons in every...
View ArticlePrinsjesdag – Who, What, When, Where and Why?
It’s something that all Dutch-ophiles look forward to, or at least those that care about royalty and the ever proper yet ever eccentric Dutch Royal Family. It’s one of the few times a year, apart from...
View ArticleThe Royal Waiting Room – The Prince of Orange
The times are changing, and – taking in account the age of many of the monarchs worldwide – it is safe to assume that the coming years, we will see at least a few changes in the succession lines. Time...
View ArticlePrince Friso of Orange-Nassau in hospital after ski accident
Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau, second son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, has been buried by an avalanche in Austria. The Prince was found after some 15 to 20 minutes, resuscitated at the scene...
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