Máxima is Queen of the Netherlands as the wife of King Willem-Alexander. Argentine by birth, she worked in marketing when she met Willem-Alexander, eldest son and heir apparent of Queen Beatrix, in 1999. They married in 2002, and became king and queen on the abdication of her mother-in-law on 30 April 2013.

Who is the future Queen of the Netherlands?

Princess Catharina-Amalia, Future Queen of the Netherlands, Announces Her College Plans. The royal intends to live with fellow students in Amsterdam while pursuing her bachelor's degree.

Why was Queen Maxima's father not at her wedding?

Máxima's father, Jorge Horacio Zorreguieta, was banned from attending due to the fact that he was a member of the Argentine junta, a ruthless dictatorship led by former Argentine President Videla from 1976 to 1983.

How old are the Dutch princesses?

Princess Amalia has two younger sisters, the Princesses Alexia and Ariane. Alexia was born on 26 June 2005 and Ariane on 10 April 2007. All three were born at the Bronovo Hospital in The Hague.

Where do the Dutch princesses go to school?

Dutch princess Alexia has left the parental palace to continue her studies at the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales for the next two years. The 16-year-old will be following in her father's footsteps, as king Willem-Alexander also attended the prestigious school to gain his International Baccalaureate.

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Is the Dutch royal family Protestant?

The Dutch royal family are members of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. It was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Dutch Reformed Church, the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Netherlands.

How did Maxima and Willem meet?

It was 1999 when Maxima Zorreguieta met the man who would become her husband, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, at a party in Seville. The striking Argentine investment banker had heard a mystery royal would be at the fiesta, but she had no clue who it might be.

Is Queen Beatrix related to Queen Elizabeth?

HM Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands (5th Cousin)

Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands is a 5th cousin of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth is said to enjoy a warm and close relationship with Queen Beatrix.

How many sisters does Queen Beatrix have?

Early Life of Princess Beatrix

Her sisters Princess Irene, Princess Margriet, and Princess Christina were born in 1939, 1943, and 1947, respectively. When Princess Beatrix was two years old, the family fled to the United Kingdom during the war.

How did Queen Máxima learn Dutch?

Máxima took a job in Brussels so the two wouldn't be limited by a transatlantic relationship, and she learned to speak fluent Dutch.

Where does the Dutch royal family live?

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and their three daughters live at Villa Eikenhorst in Wassenaar. At some point in the future the family will move to Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. Besides being a royal residence, Huis ten Bosch Palace is also used for official receptions and meetings.

Does queen curtsey to each other?

There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.

Are the British and Dutch royal families related?

According to Insider, the royal families of Britain, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Monaco, and the Netherlands are all related thanks to the fact that they are all descended from King George II, who ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 until 1760.

How religious is the Netherlands?

In 2019, 20 percent of the Dutch population belonged to the Catholic Church, 15 percent were Protestant, 5 percent Muslim and 6 percent belonged to another religious group. Religious involvement has continued to decline in recent years.

Where is Princess Amalia studying?

The Dutch heiress-to-the-throne has announced she has enrolled for a degree at Amsterdam university - and will live with normal students in a houseshare. Princess Amalia, 18, has revealed she will be studying for a £3,750 degree in Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics at University of Amsterdam from September.

Who is the Queen of Orange?

Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria, Princess of Orange, Princess of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, is first in line to the throne. She was born in The Hague on 7 December 2003, and is the eldest child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima.