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Dutch throne on display for first time as monarchy tries to win back public

Seat used during state opening of parliament takes centre stage in exhibition about royal power

The Guardian - UK

Remorse for slavery grows in Europe, but reparations are slow to follow

In the same week that the Dutch king apologised for the Netherlands' part in the slave trade, France's top appeals court dismissed a claim for compensation by the descendants of people enslaved under the French empire. As the latest developments illustrate, a new willingness in Europe to admit the crimes…

Radio France Internationale

Mark Rutte hands in resignation as Dutch government collapses over asylum row

Radically different outlooks of four parties on immigration ‘unbridgeable’, says four-time prime minister

The Guardian - UK

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Queen Máxima's navy dress and matching hat bring 1950's elegance to somber event commemorating the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands

Queen Máxima's navy dress and matching accessories cut an elegant figure as she attends the Keti Koti Festival

Woman & Home

Dutch king apologizes for the monarchy's role in global slave trade

"I make this apology myself. And I feel the weight of the words in my heart and my soul," King Willem-Alexander said at a ceremony marking 160 years since the end of slavery in the Netherlands.

WEKU

Dutch king apologises for country’s historical involvement in slavery

On day to remember 160th anniversary of abolition of slavery in Netherlands, Willem-Alexander says racism is still a problem

The Guardian - UK

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for colonial-era slavery

Monarch of the Netherlands asks for ‘forgiveness’ for his nation’s colonial past, saying he felt a ‘moral duty to act’.

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Dutch king makes historic apology for slavery

AMSTERDAM: Dutch King Willem-Alexander issued a historic royal apology on Saturday for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.

Bangkok Post

Dutch King formally apologises for Netherlands' historic role in slavery

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.

France 24

Dutch study reveals extent of wealth made via slavery from three past rulers

Report comes shortly before an expected apology from King Willem-Alexander in a speech in Amsterdam

The Guardian - UK

A run-down of European royals: All the Kings, Queens and more and if they'll be at King Charles' coronation

All you need to know about the European royals we could see stepping out for King Charles' coronation, from Kings and Queens to heirs

Woman & Home

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

The Independent UK

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

The Independent UK

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

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All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

The Independent UK

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

The Independent UK

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

The Independent UK

All the foreign royals attending King Charles III’s coronation

Foreign monarchs throughout the world have confirmed their attendance at King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May

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The Independent UK

The Netherlands celebrates birthday of King Willem-Alexander

The Netherlands is celebrating the 56th birthday of King Willem-Alexander with street markets, parties and orange-glazed pastries, even as an annual poll shows support for the monarchy continuing to decline

Reuters

Dutch celebrate King's Day as confidence in monarchy diminishes

Millions of Dutch revellers took to the streets on Thursday to celebrate King's Day festivities, dressing in orange and enjoying open-air markets - even as trust in the man at the centre of the nationwide party sinks to a low ebb.

Daily Record

List of biggest Coronation 'snubs' from Fergie to cousin apology and ignored dukes

As the Abbey is limited to just 2,000 people, the guest list for Charles and Queen Camilla's big day has been carefully controlled and limited.

Daily Mirror

Biggest Coronation 'snubs' - Fergie rejected, cousin apology and ignored dukes

With space inside Westminster Abbey limited to just 2,000 for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, not everyone can expect an invitation to the historic event

The Independent UK

Royals from across the globe expected at palace reception on eve of coronation

Foreign royalty are traditionally invited to a reception ahead of major events like royal weddings and funerals.

Wales Online

The medieval Welsh castle where princes and princesses now go to school

It has been labelled as Hogwarts for hippies and was once owned by a legendary American newspaper baron

Radio France Internationale

Protesters detained as Macron visits Amsterdam on second day of Netherlands trip

Dutch police arrested two protesters who ran towards French President Emmanuel Macron shouting slogans outside Amsterdam University on Wednesday, a police spokesman said, the second public disturbance during Macron's state visit.

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