The King dedicates a few lines to the Dutch Caribbean in his Speech from the Throne 2018
THE HAGUE - Today is the traditional opening of the Parliament in the Netherland. As is customary, the King delivers the Speech from the Throne outlining the plans of his government for the year 2018/2019. In his More...
The King said his visit to Curaçao was “beautiful”
WILLEMSTAD - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima closed their lightning visit to Curaçao on Monday afternoon with a visit to the Excel Arts Academy, winner of the Appeltje van Oranje, the annual prize of the More...
George receives distinction from the King
WILLEMSTAD - Herman George has received the Honor Cross of the House Order of Orange. A special award given by the King himself. No ribbon that is issued on the recommendation of a ministerial commission. George More...
No letter for the King from angry Bándabou residents
WILLEMSTAD - Disgruntled residents of Bándabou (western side of the island) could not submit their grievances to the royal couple yesterday. They feel like a second-class citizen in Curaçao and a third-class citizen More...
His Excellency King Willem-Alexander revealed the name plate of Mega Pier Tula.
WILLEMSTAD - On July 1st, His Excellency King Willem-Alexander revealed the name plate of Mega Pier Tula. In the presence of Her Excellency Queen Máxima, Governor of Curaçao, Mrs. Lucille George-Wout, Prime Minister, More...
Dutch Royal couple in Curaçao for Flag Day (Photos)
WILLEMSTAD - As was announced earlier, the Dutch royal couple is here on the island to celebrate Curaçao’s national day. Curaçao celebrates “Flag Day” as a public holiday every July 2. Although the deep More...
His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander will reveal the nameplate of Mega pier Tula
WILLEMSTAD - In the context of the flag day, His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander will reveal the nameplate of Mega pier Tula. This pier is since last November, 13th operational. On Sunday July 1st, 2018 at 4:00 More...
Two day visit King and Queen
WILLEMSTAD - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have a busy schedule on 1 and 2 July during the celebration of Dia di Bandera (Flag Day). Undersecretary Raymond Knops of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is More...
King and Queen in July to Curaçao
THE HAGUE, WILLEMSTAD - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will visit Curaçao on 1 and 2 July. The royal couple visits the island on the occasion of Dia di Bandera (Flag Day). On this day it is celebrated More...
Remembrance Day commemorations throughout the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM - Today is Remembrance Day in the Netherlands - a day on which the atrocities of World War II are remembered and the victims are commemorated. The National Commemoration took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam More...
