Margriet & Pieter

[Principessa]

Ah, Margriet had to scan her QR code for the event?

[Principessa]

Today, January 19, it is the birthday of Princess Margriet.

She became 79 years old.

[Principessa]

It’s a girl! 79 years ago, Princess Margriet of the Dutch royal family was born in Ottawa during the Second World War.
After Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940, the Dutch royal family was forced to flee the country to escape the fighting. Some came to Canada, where they were welcomed with open arms.
On this day in 1943, Princess Margriet was born at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in a small section that was temporarily declared international territory by the Canadian government. This ensured she would have only Dutch – and not Canadian – citizenship, allowing the young princess to retain her place in the line of succession.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/BSRt50H2h6y

[Principessa]

https://twitter.com/Piete...tatus/1551840411966230529

A tweet by Pieter van Vollenhoven:

Ik heb gisteren even geoefend op de uitvoering van de "regendans"! Niet te geloven..vandaag 19 graden en met regenbuien! Ook de vogels vliegen weer! Soms geniet ik ook zéér van regen.......




Loosely translated as:

Yesterday I practiced the performance of the "rain dance"! Unbelievable..today 19 degrees and with rain showers! The birds are flying again! Sometimes I really enjoy rain.......

[Pomme]

If only he'd done that raindance in his back garden  it would've benefited the Dutch woods too 

[Principessa]

If only he'd done that raindance in his back garden  it would've benefited the Dutch woods too 

Oh yeah, yesterday there was rather heavy rain showers over here. Had several colleagues, family and such who hoped the rain would hold. Just because a huge part of the Dutch soil/ ground (especially in the east and south) is too dry.

[Principessa]

https://www.koninklijkhui...-in-our-fathers-footsteps

Princess Margriet and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven attend the ceremony In Our Fathers' Footsteps


Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven will attend a ceremony of In Our Fathers' Footsteps in the Royal Stables of Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn on Wednesday afternoon, September 14. In Our Fathers' Footsteps is a pilgrimage along locations that recall the Canadian contribution to the liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War. The pilgrimage has been postponed for two years due to the corona pandemic.

During a tour of thirteen days, ninety descendants of Canadian veterans pay attention to the Battle of Arnhem and the Battle of the Scheldt, visit Canadian war cemeteries and walk routes that their ancestors walked in the war. During the ceremony on September 14, the Canadian Remembrance Torch will be lit as a symbol of the prized values ​​of freedom, peace and friendship. The torch is handed over to the new generation by the old generation and via Princess Margriet and Mr Van Vollenhoven to keep the memory of the Canadian liberators alive. The Princess gives a short speech. Afterwards, the Princess and Mr. Van Vollenhoven meet the participants and talk with them about the pilgrimage and the contribution of the Canadians to the liberation.

[Principessa]

https://www.koninklijkhui...-in-our-fathers-footsteps


Princess Margriet and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven attended the ceremony In Our Fathers' Footsteps


Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven attended a ceremony of In Our Fathers' Footsteps in the Royal Stables of Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn on Wednesday afternoon, September 14. In Our Fathers' Footsteps is a pilgrimage along locations that recall the Canadian contribution to the liberation of the Netherlands in the Second World War. The pilgrimage has been postponed for two years due to the corona pandemic.

During a tour of thirteen days, ninety descendants of Canadian veterans pay attention to the Battle of Arnhem and the Battle of the Scheldt, visit Canadian war cemeteries and walk routes that their ancestors walked in the war. During the ceremony on September 14, the Canadian Remembrance Torch will be lit as a symbol of the prized values ​​of freedom, peace and friendship. The torch is handed over to the new generation by the old generation and via Princess Margriet and Mr Van Vollenhoven to keep the memory of the Canadian liberators alive. The Princess gives a short speech. Afterwards, the Princess and Mr. Van Vollenhoven met the participants and spoke with them about the pilgrimage and the contribution of the Canadians to the liberation.

[Principessa]

On September 22:

Receipt of the first copy of Uhlenbeck biography


Prof. dr. mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven received the first copy of the biography 'Olke Arnoldus Uhlenbeck. From naval diver to vice admiral'.

[Principessa]

On 21 September:

Receipt of the first copy of Wilhelmina of Prussia biography

Princess Margriet received the first copy of the book 'Oranjeprinses op drift. Wilhelmina of Prussia and the Dutch.


The biography was written by historian Maarten-Jan Dongelmans.

[Principessa]

https://www.koninklijkhui.../finale-wk-rolstoeltennis


Wheelchair tennis World Cup final

Nov 6, 2022
Sports center de Rusheuvel, Oss

Princess Margriet was present at the final day of 2022 ITF Wheelchair Tennis Masters, the wheelchair tennis world championship. The Princess also presented the medals at one of the finals.

Princess Margriet was among others at the final and the presentation of the women's singles, with the Dutch Diede de Groot as world champion.

[Principessa]

https://www.koninklijkhui...rdag-van-prinses-margriet

Loosely translated as:

Birthday Princess Margriet
News item | 19-01-2023 | 07:00

Princess Margriet will celebrate her 80th birthday on January 19, 2023.



Image: © RVD - Martijn Beekman
Princess Margriet with dog Boogiewoogie, 2023.

[Principessa]

https://www.modekoninginm...griet-is-80-en-trakteert/


Princess Margriet is 80 and treats!

Today is Princess Margriet's birthday. Our loyal princess, who was always there for Queen Beatrix, and now for King Willem-Alexander, turned 80 today! And that should be celebrated.

Princess Margriet treats. As a gift because it's her birthday, she releases 3 new photos. 2 photos show the princess with dog Boogiewoogie. In the other photo she is together with her husband, Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven. Aren't they pictures?

Princess Margriet, as readers and bloggers of ModekoninginMaxima, we would like to congratulate you on your 80th birthday. Thank you for all the work you do for the Netherlands, thank you for your efforts!




Background
The third daughter of the late Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, she was born on January 19, 1943, in Ottawa, Canada. She was called Margriet Francisca, and is Princess of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau and Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld. The Dutch princess is 8th in line to the throne.





Fashion
Princess Margriet is dressed in the new photos in a dark blue dress with a red wrap top / jacket over it. She completes her outfit with dark blue pumps, a dark blue bracelet, and a necklace in dark blue and white. The princess also wears earrings from Sils Jewels.

[Kristallinchen]

Happy birthday

[CyrilSebastian]

Happy, Joyous Birthday to Princess Margriet!