King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima paid a regional visit to Friesland

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima paid a regional visit to Friesland on Thursday 17 September. The Royal Couple visited the municipalities of Opsterland, Smallingerland and Ooststellingwerf. The regional visit focused on the future of the province of Friesland, with an emphasis on sustainability, the agricultural sector and the Frisian language and culture. In the south-east Friesland region, industry, healthcare and agriculture are important sectors of the economy.

During the first part of the regional visit, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima met with organizations that are committed to sustainable entrepreneurship in order to exchange knowledge and discuss cooperation on ecological issues. Afterwards, the King and Queen met with young farmers to have a conversation about the future of agriculture in Friesland and the challenges encountered by the new generation in this sector.

The second part of the visit focused on the Frisian language and culture. The King and Queen attended a lesson in Frisian at a secondary school and then met with representatives of regional initiatives that want to strengthen the position of Frisian in education and in society. Queen Maxima wore a new dress from Natan.

Natan Dress

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