Netherlands

Open Post – Dutch State Visit to Slovakia (Updated Day Three)

(Hofdame Note: The Jordanian wedding post has been updated with more photos from the henna party. In the comments I added some photos of royals we don't see often!) At the invitation of President Zuzana Caputova, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are making a three-day State Visit to Slovakia. The royal couple will commemorate the… Continue reading Open Post – Dutch State Visit to Slovakia (Updated Day Three)

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Open Post – Italian State Visit to the Netherlands (Updated Day Two)

We are a bit late with this one, but things have been hectic in Hofdame-land. We will remedy that now! Please note we need to muddle on without Getty photos since the embed function is not currently working. You can pop over there yourself if you want a sample, though. At the invitation of His… Continue reading Open Post – Italian State Visit to the Netherlands (Updated Day Two)

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Random Royaling and Re-Wearing – Corps Diplomatique Amsterdam

The King and Queen Máxima received the Diplomatic Corps on Wednesday evening at a gala dinner in the Royal Palace Amsterdam. The event is a glittering gathering, and the venue is always something to look forward to since they roll out the "Starry Night" carpet.  This year's theme was politics and governance. Princess Beatrix and Princess… Continue reading Random Royaling and Re-Wearing – Corps Diplomatique Amsterdam

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Royal Shares and Rewears (and New!) – Gowns from Ingrid Alexandra’s Gala

We gave up on fitting everything into the Open Post! You can still find all the conversation from THE GREATEST DAY EVER there, along with tiara talk and a blow-by-blow of the entire gala. We pulled the gown discussion over here because, well, it's a topic unto itself. Norway The Norwegian royals went all-in on… Continue reading Royal Shares and Rewears (and New!) – Gowns from Ingrid Alexandra’s Gala

Netherlands · Norway

Open Post – Dutch State Visit to Norway (Updated Day Three!)

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima will pay a state visit to Norway at the invitation of His Majesty King Harald V from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 November 2021. Their Majesties will travel to Oslo and Trondheim, and will be accompanied by foreign minister Ben Knapen.Royal House of the Netherlands Program… Continue reading Open Post – Dutch State Visit to Norway (Updated Day Three!)