Category Archives: Netherlands

Holland. The Original Cool

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Have a 360 degrees Look in the New Church – Amsterdam

After the investiture of the new king of the Netherlands, on April 30, C360.NL made this -D photo. Click on it to see a 360 degree interior of the church and the flower decoration.

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The Day After…

It was a glorious day yesterday. Most of the city is clean of trash again, the trash collectors of Public Works did a great job during the evening and night. HRH the king can sleep in, for a change. His … Continue reading

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Today’s The Day

The City of Amsterdam will wake up to 101 gun shots fired from HRM Evertsen, while it’s sailing on the IJ waterway, that splits the city in two. At 10 AM the abdication wil start The role of the Royal Palace … Continue reading

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Keep Calm…

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Rehearsal

The morning started with a rehearsal, with the Queen, crown prince, his wife and 3 daughters. But also the police, military and other people who are needed to get things going fluidly on the day itself.

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Once Upon A Time #6

In a country that is not that far, far away… It looks like the world has shrunk, but  this story still includes castles, palaces, princes, princesses, a new king… Beatrix Beatrix succeeded in 1980 at the age of 42 her … Continue reading

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It Took Some Time…

I bought a national flag, flagpole, pennant and flag-holder 3 years ago. And never made the time to install them on my balcony. Yesterday afternoon I finally installed it, this morning I made a small adjustment and finally… it was flag … Continue reading

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Once Upon A Time #5

In a country far, far away… Sorry this is not a fairy tale, but it includes castles, palaces, princesses, queens… Juliana Juliana is like her mother only child and thus against her will inheritor to the throne. On September 6, … Continue reading

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Once Upon A Time #4

In a country far, far away… Sorry this is not a fairy tale, but it includes castles, palaces, princesses, queens… Wilhelmina Wilhelmina is 18 on September 6, 1898 she’s then officially inaugurated as queen of the Netherlands. The young princess … Continue reading

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