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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’.

Al Jazeera

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

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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

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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.

The Independent UK

Macron visits Netherlands after Taiwan comments make waves

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a speech outlining his vision for the future of Europe during a two-day state visit to the Netherlands

The Independent UK

UN chief urges 'game-changing' commitments on clean water

The United Nations chief is urging the first world conference on water in more than 45 years to address the “21st century emergency” that is wasting the world’s most important resource and has left billions of people without clean water and basic sanitation

Daily Mirror

Princess forced out of uni accommodation over fears gangsters could kidnap her

Amalia, 18, who is next-in-line to the Dutch throne, had moved into an Amsterdam apartment with other students, but her monarch mum and dad now fear for her safety and have moved her back to the royal palace at The Hague

Reuters

Dutch king: 2023 budget contains 'unprecedented' measures to combat cost of living crisis

A "painful" cost of living crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine is hitting the Netherlands and the government plans an "unprecedented" package of measures aimed at restoring purchasing power, Dutch King Willem-Alexander said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

‘On the throne till I drop’: how does British monarchy compare with European royals?

Some monarchies have modernised to stay relevant but other dynasties have not been so successful

The Independent UK

After 2 muted years, orange-clad folk mark Dutch King's Day

After two years of celebrations muted by coronavirus lockdowns, the Netherlands is marking King Willem-Alexander’s 55th birthday with street parties, music festivals and a national poll showing trust in the monarch ebbing away

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