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« Reply #75 on: June 30, 2007, 09:56:03 PM »

Well Jane, so is her husband.
He looks positively decked like a christmas tree too. Halo
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« Reply #76 on: June 30, 2007, 10:17:17 PM »

Crown prince up for IOC re-election

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« Reply #77 on: June 30, 2007, 10:38:56 PM »

Thats strange, didn't he step down from this post because his work for the UN water management comitee took too much time?
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« Reply #78 on: July 11, 2007, 10:29:48 PM »

Christening scheduled for 20 Oct 07

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« Reply #79 on: July 11, 2007, 10:58:22 PM »

Thats strange, didn't he step down from this post because his work for the UN water management comitee took too much time?

No I don't think so..... In fact I believed he was re-elected for another 8 years as member of the International Olympic Committee together with the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
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« Reply #80 on: July 22, 2007, 12:01:07 AM »

The Greman television channel ZDF started a new serie about the crown princes and the only crown princess. Last week it started with Victoria. This week we can see Willem-Alexander and Maxima. At the homepage of ZDF you can watch the documentary about Victoria,but also can see parts of interviews from the part of Alex and Max. They are all in german, that's why I tried to translate the interviews. I hope my English is not so bad and you can understand it.

http://www.zdf.de/ZDFde/i...23/0,1872,5559511,00.html

Hans van den Bergh (republican)

You are an adversary of the monarchy. Which arguments militate against the monarchy?

He said it has nothing to do with the people of the Royal House. The Problem is the principle of subject or hierarchy. It is a result of the middle age and include that there is a sovereign deploying by God and all others are depend on him. It is undemocratically. And they (the Republicans) want to change it and make it more democratically like the elections of the mayors.   Snare

How would you evaluate the work of the Royal Family?

Van den Bergh accepted that Queen Beatrix makes a wonderful job, but he criticized her enormous influence in the formation of the government.  Snare

Which power should the Queen have?

No Power like in Sweden. She should cut ribbons, spread out medals and awards, but nothing else. “The less power she has, the merrier it is.”  Real mad

How do you judge about the social work of Willem-Alexander and Maxima?

They look very involved with social things, like water management and micro credits. But it is just for the PR. It comes from other people, who say that they must do it. In reality they give much less attention to such things. It is just for the show.  Ranting

Didn’t raise the popularity of the Royal House mainly because of Maxima?

He would say yes, but the most people have a sentimental preference for babies. The girls look very cute, also Maxima looks nice, but it has nothing to do with the principles of the system. If somebody is popular that doesn’t mean that the bigger part of the nation supporting the system. But if the Netherlands become a republic, the Royal House would be allowed to stay.  Snare

Which point of view do you have, when you think about the political past of Maxima’s father?

At the one hand you can say, that she is innocent, but at the other hand she raised up in a family with a questionable opinion about democracy. And these are bad premises for the future Queen of the Netherlands. Snare



Reinildis van Ditzhuyzen (historican)

Where did the prince and Maxima meet each other?

They met at a party in Seville and it was love at the third sign (Alexander said). He was very angry because there was a girl, which took photos of him. But after a while she asked him, if she could do this. And so the relationship started. 

Did Beatrix has any imaginations about the future wife of the crown prince?

Beatrix had an idea about the monarchy and also about a good crown princess. She preferred a foreigner, because there would be fewer friends in the Netherlands, who would talk about the past of the woman. She wanted someone, who is able to deal with this demanding job. And she favoured somebody of the upper class, because these girls “know to behave”.  Grin

What kind of person is Maxima?

She is a very natural person, genuine, authentic, open, informal, charming and open. You can just speak in superlatives. She is a natural in every circles whether upper class or lower classes.  Jumping

How did the Netherlands responsive to the engagement of Willem-Alexander and Maxima?

It was a mood of crisis, because nobody know, if Alexander would give up his right to the throne and choose his great love.   

Is Willem-Alexander prepared for his function as head of state?

He is very well prepared for this function. If something would happen today he could accept this office. He is very promising.  Supercontent Jumping



Avi Primor (best friend of the late prince Claus)

What kind of person is Willem-Alexander?

He is very pleasant like his two brothers. But they are more reserved. All three are very intellectual and friendly. Alexander is very open and give the feeling, that you always feel comfortable in his present.  Jumping

Did Queen Beatrix had any influence of the decision of her son?

No, he was very independent in his decision. He is very sporty and have many friends and in these circles he also had many girlfriends. And he was like every other boy. Not every time the parents knew his girlfriends. Sometimes they didn’t know why. It was very normal. 

How did Beatrix and Claus react, when they found out about the past of Maxima’s father?

They made the difference between the family in Argentina and Maxima. They saw Maxima as the person she was: worthy and able to fulfill the duty. And they saw how much in love they were. That was one of the main arguments. The person Maxima was important, not the past of her father. They thought a lot about it.  Thumb up

How was the relationship between Claus and Maxima?

He was the first who understood her. Claus invited him to a dinner with Maxima around 2000/ 2001. And he didn’t know who the person was, but she impressed him. She was nice and had an enormous charisma. And Claus asked him, what he thought about her. Claus would know if his personal impression was really a personal or if other also thought the same about her. He really understood and supported her.  Thumb up

How would you describe the relationship of Willem-Alexander and Maxima?

They are still very much in love. You also see it when they are with the kids and that reminds him of Alexander’s parents, who also were so much in love. It is not artificial. It is genuine.   Blush  Hug


 

 


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« Reply #81 on: July 22, 2007, 12:41:35 AM »

Vielen dank, Anirac.  You did a terrific job! Champagne
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« Reply #82 on: July 22, 2007, 12:59:44 AM »

Thank you, anirac.  Great translation and VERY interesting interviews.  I wonder what the republican gentleman meant when he said "But if the Netherlands become a republic, the Royal House would be allowed to stay."  Did he mean they wouldn't be forced to leave the country if the monarchy were done away with?  I would hope not.  I assume the royal family would accept the will of the people and step down but they'd be an enormous asset in the transition and to the new government as representatives of the history of the nation.  Maybe I'm too much of an idealist, but I certainly hope they wouldn't be forced to abandon their country and move to London.
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« Reply #83 on: July 22, 2007, 01:10:07 AM »

Thank you, anirac.  Great translation and VERY interesting interviews.  I wonder what the republican gentleman meant when he said "But if the Netherlands become a republic, the Royal House would be allowed to stay."  Did he mean they wouldn't be forced to leave the country if the monarchy were done away with?  I would hope not.  I assume the royal family would accept the will of the people and step down but they'd be an enormous asset in the transition and to the new government as representatives of the history of the nation.  Maybe I'm too much of an idealist, but I certainly hope they wouldn't be forced to abandon their country and move to London.
Yes, he meant, that they don't have to go to exil. But the republican party of the Netherlands is so small. Less then 10%. If the dutch royalties don't make enormous mistakes,they are going to stay a looonnnggg time. Wink
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« Reply #84 on: July 22, 2007, 09:40:42 AM »

Thank you so much It is very intresting Jumping
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« Reply #85 on: July 22, 2007, 11:36:29 AM »

I didn't read much about this couple and I'm glad you post this one, thank you for the translation anirac  Star Thumb up
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« Reply #86 on: July 23, 2007, 07:15:51 AM »

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« Reply #87 on: July 27, 2007, 06:48:57 PM »

Today HM attended by the ending of the Koningrijksspelen in Utrecht:

http://www.anp-photo.com/...icture=6053141&pos=16

http://www.anp-photo.com/...icture=6053567&pos=13

http://www.anp-photo.com/...icture=6053018&pos=12

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The judiciary of Amsterdam go to law with a 47year old man, who insult the Queen. He said towards the police: "I hate your Queen. The Queen of the Netherlands is whore." And then he told about the things he would do with her (in sexual sense). Crap The man is going to accuse of lèse-majesté.


P.S. It is not Hans Teeuwen  Tongue
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« Reply #88 on: July 27, 2007, 08:44:59 PM »

Cute little purse to go with an awful outfit, however I commend HM for not using any sunglasses, even though she wasn't wearing a hat. I don't know how they do that, I can hardly keep my eyes open in sunlight. For me the fun saying: "it's never to dark to be cool" applies Cool. I have to wear sunnies even when there is just a bit of sun...
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« Reply #89 on: July 31, 2007, 02:21:33 PM »

I confuse to put this in general section or here Confused, to moderators please to removed it if it is not supposed to be in this "Dutch royal news" thread.
http://www.expatica.com/a..._id=19&story_id=42395

Fine for insulting the queen
30 July 2007

AMSTERDAM – A magistrate in Amsterdam sentenced 47-year-old Regilio A. on Monday to a fine of EUR 400 for seriously insulting Queen Beatrix and a police officer.  It is the first time in years that someone has been taken to court and penalised for insulting the monarch. (contiue...)

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