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To mark the occasion, Liam O'Brien uncovers 60 curious facts about Her Majesty 1 On a state visit to Brazil in 1968, the Queen was given two sloths. The animal gifts she receives tend to be placed in zoos, though a horse donated by Queen Beatrix of the...
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On a state visit to Brazil in 1968, the Queen was given two sloths. The animal gifts she receives tend to be placed in zoos, though a horse donated by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was housed in the Royal Mews. 2 The Queen costs the public purse...
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A file picture taken on June 22, 2011 shows Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands smiling as she attends a ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Dutch Mint in Utrecht. Dutch Queen Beatrix celebrated her 74th birthday Tuesday as the country's... View Photo »
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Retno, the first Indonesian female ambassador to the Netherlands, presented her credentials to Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on Jan. 25. She conveyed the warmest greetings from Indonesian President Susilo...
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BEATRIX of the Netherlands turned 74 yesterday, becoming the oldest reigning monarch in Dutch history – and failing to staunch speculation that if she follows in the footsteps of her mother, the late queen Juliana, she could step down as soon as the...
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HAGUE: Dutch Queen Beatrix celebrated her 74th birthday Tuesday as the country’s oldest ruling monarch, and royal-watchers said she looks unlikely to hand over the reigns anytime soon. The energetic Beatrix — who earlier this month returned from a visit...
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (R) speaks to Sara (L), wife of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he signs a book at the end of a meeting at the Huis Ten Bosch royal palace in The Hague January 19, 2012. Netanyahu is on a two-day visit to the Netherlands. View Photo »
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Queen Beatrix celebrated her 74th birthday Tuesday as the country's oldest ruling monarch, and royal-watchers said she looks unlikely to hand over the reigns anytime soon. The energetic Beatrix -- who earlier this month returned from a visit to Abu...
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Beatrix of the Netherlands is 74 today. She will celebrate her official birthday on the Queen’s Day national holiday on 30 April. The queen and her family are due to visit Rhenen and Veenendaal in the province of Utrecht on that day. In November, Queen...
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Beatrix (Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard; born 31 January 1938) has been the Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands since 30 April 1980, when her mother, Queen Juliana, abdicated. Full Article
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (R) speaks to Sara (not pictured), wife of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he signs a book at the end of a meeting at the Huis Ten Bosch royal palace in The Hague January 19, 2012. Netanyahu is on a two-day visit to the Netherlands.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) talks to Dutch Queen Beatrix (C) as his wife Sara smiles during a visit at Huis ten Bosch Royal Palace in The Hague, The Netherlands, on January 19, 2012. Netanyahu is on a two-day working visit to the Netherlands.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, his wife Sara, right, and Dutch Queen Beatrix, center, pose for photographers at the royal palace Huis Ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Netanyahu is on a two-day visit to The Netherlands.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix, right, looks up when she talks to Sara Netanyahu, unseen, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, who signed a book at the end of a meeting with the Dutch Queen at the royal palace Huis Ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. ...
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Queen Beatrix (3-L) , prince Willem-Alexander (2-L) and princess Maxima (3-R) of the Netherlands visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Omani capital Muscat on January 12, 2012.
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visits the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Omani capital Muscat on January 12, 2012.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (2-R), Prince Willem-Alexander (2-L), Princess Maxima (C) and two women pose for a picture during their visit to Fort Nakwal in Oman on January 11, 2012. The Dutch royals are on a three-day State visit to Oman. ANP ROYAL IMAGES ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out -...
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (R) waves next to Prince Willem-Alexander (L) and Princess Maxima (C) during their visit to Fort Nakwal in Oman on January 11, 2012. The Dutch royals are on a three-day State visit to Oman.
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The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix (C- right) walks in the grounds of the Nakhal Fort, some 100 kms north of the capital Muscat, on January 11, 2012, during her state visit to Oman.
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The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix watches a potter during their visit to the Nakhal Fort, some 100 kms north of the capital Muscat, on January 11, 2012, during her state visit to Oman. Netherland's Prince Willem-Alexander and princess Maxima stand right.
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The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix (C) sits along side Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima as they watch a sword dance during their visit to the Nakhal Fort, some 100 kms north of the capital Muscat, on January 11, 2012, during her state visit to Oman.
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The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix (C) is greeted by children in traditional garb as she visits the Nakhal Fort, some 100 kms north of the capital Muscat, on January 11, 2012, during her state visit to Oman.
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The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix (2nd R) looks at a camel as she visits the Port of Sohar on the second day of her State visit to Oman, on January 11, 2012.
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is welcomed by Sultan Qaboos of Oman during a state banquet in the Al Alam Palace in Muscat on January 10, 2012. The Dutch Royals are on a three-day state visit to Oman.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix, prince Willem-Alexander and princess Maxima arrive at the airport of Muscat on January 10, 2012.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix, prince Willem-Alexander and princess Maxima accompanied by Oman sultan Qaboos drive to the Al Alam palace in Muscat on January 10, 2012. The Dutch royals are on a three-day state visit.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (R) meets Oman sultan Qaboos at the city gate in Muscat on January 10, 2012.
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (L) meets sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on January 9, 2012. The Dutch Royals are on a two-day state visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (L), Princess Maxima (C) and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (R) wave on the second day of their state visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 9, 2012 in Dubai.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix leaves on January 9, 2012 a yacht in the port of Dubai after taking an excusion on the second day of her state visit to the United Arab Emirates. The queen is accompanied by her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife Princess Maxima on the state visit.
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is seen through a window as she arrives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on January 9, 2012 with her son Crown Prince and his wife Princess Maxima. The Dutch Royals are on a two-day state visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (L) signs a digital autograph at an office in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, on January 9, 2012, with her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (C) and his wife Princess Maxima (R). The Dutch Royals are on a two-day state visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (3rdL) visits together with Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima (R) the Sheikh Al Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on January 8, 2011, wearing a long gown and a scarf around her hat. Queen Beatrix brings a two-days state visit to the...
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Dutch Queen Beatrix visits the Sheikh Al Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on January 8, 2011, wearing a long gown and a scarf around her hat. Queen Beatrix brings a two-days state visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Dutch Queen Beatrix (R) speaks to Sara (not pictured), wife of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he signs a book at the end of a meeting at the Huis Ten Bosch royal palace in The Hague January 19, 2012. Netanyahu is on a two-day visit to the Netherlands.
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