Month: April 2021

Keep the Hermitage open
Exhibitions, Travel

Keep the Hermitage open

Over the years I have visited a lot of exhibitions at the Hermitage in Amsterdam. The museum was opened on 19 June 2009 by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Russian president Dmitri Medvedev. Also Medvedevs wife was present, as well as Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima, which shows how important the opening was. […]

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No King’s Day without a tompouce
Bits & Pieces, Miscellaneous

No King’s Day without a tompouce

At least that is what most Dutch people say. As also this King’s Day will mainly be a digital one, most people will sit at home and enjoy a tompouce I guess. Personally I could do without it. I love nearly all cakes, but tompouce or choux pastry (profiteroles or big versions with lots and […]

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The worst royal TV-coverage ever When you're being used as test object.
Film & TV, Media & Co

The worst royal TV-coverage ever

Over the years I have seen many, many live reports of royal events on television. Some are good, some are less good. It also depends on the channel you watch – I have the choice between German, Belgian, Dutch and British channels. And there are always “experts” that you prefer not to appear as they […]

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Watch the funeral of Prince Philip (Updated) Pixabay
Film & TV, Media & Co

Watch the funeral of Prince Philip (Updated)

The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday 17 April 2021 will be broadcasted in several countries all around the world. Here is a selection of programs connected to his death and funeral. Worldwide BBC World News, 12.30pm BST: Prince Philip’s funeral Sky News, don’t know the times, but they should broadcast YouTube The […]

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Royal News March 2021 Photo & Copyright: Kate Gabor/Kungl. Hovstaterna
News, Royal News

Royal News March 2021

Last modified: 5 April 2021 1 March Buckingham Palace today said in a press announcement: “The Duke of Edinburgh was today transferred from King Edward VII’s Hospital to St Bartholomew’s Hospital where doctors will continue to treat him for an infection, as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition. The Duke […]

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The bridal couple: who are George and Rebecca? Photo & Copyright: Imperial Foundation
Marriages, News

The bridal couple: who are George and Rebecca?

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia Born: Madrid, Spain, 13 March 1981 as son of Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia and His Royal Highness Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia (1943), who took the name of Grand Duke Mikhail Pavlovich of Russia upon his marriage 1976 (divorce 1985). George was baptized at […]

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