Prince Ricardo De La Cerda
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, on their two-day State Visit to The Netherlands on April 11th and 12th to promote and celebrate diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties, and deepening of cooperation, in which France and the Netherlands strive for a stronger, greener and safer Europe. The Dutch King and Queen went on a State Visit to France in 2014.
Op de Dam in Amsterdam worden de Franse president Emmanuel Macron en zijn vrouw met een welkomstceremonie ontvangen door Koning Willem-Alexander en Koningin Máxima. Beide volksliederen worden gespeeld en de erewacht wordt geïnspecteerd. #FRNL https://t.co/QFqdSXnc8M pic.twitter.com/i7PCWnRPvD
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) April 11, 2023
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron outside the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. After an inspection of the guard of honour, the President laid a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square, which was followed by a reception with Dutch authorities and the French dignitaries.
Het staatsbanket in het Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam vormt de afsluiting van de eerste dag van het staatsbezoek van de Franse president Macron aan Nederland. Beide staatshoofden houden een toespraak. #FRNL https://t.co/QFqdSXnc8M pic.twitter.com/ob7nTEU0cT
— Koninklijk Huis (@koninklijkhuis) April 11, 2023
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Princess Laurentien (wearing the Laurel Wreath Tiara) is also present at the State Banquet for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam tonight! #FRNL
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 11, 2023
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima host a spectacular State Banquet for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Palace of Amsterdam tonight! #FRNL
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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 11, 2023
In the evening, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima (wearing the Antique Pearl Tiara) hosted a State Banquet in honour of President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Both the King and President gave speeches. Princess Laurentien (wearing the Laurel Wreath Tiara) was also present.