I dont speek Dutch nor have Ducth tv, so I've followed your posts with huge interest. Thank you very much for your informations.
As to my feelings right now, I really don't know what to say... this was completely unexpected to me. I feel a bit of sadness on the upcoming end of the reign of HM. On the other hand I am happy for the Queen, as she will live a more relaxed and free life, like her mother and grandmother did when they also chose to pass the kingdom to the younger generation.
May God bless the reign of the future King.
And, since this a jewelry board, I must say I am thrilled because we will soon get to see (to be)Queen Máxima wear the larger parures of the dutch collection . And perhaps she will surprises even more and dust from the vaults some pieces long time not seen... Stuart parure, who knows .
--Previous Message-- : HM has chosen to hand over to a younger : generation on Queensday this year. She has : decided to do so as she her age is getting : on and this year we celebrate 200 years of : monarchy. HM did express her wish to keep on : meeting many people after her reign and : thanked the people for letting her be their : queen. : She also mentioned prince Claus. I don't get : the sadness some seem to feel with this : news. I just feel gratefull to her and her : dedication and happy she's been able to do : things the way she wants to. : One particular piece of news: the PM spoke : of the future King and Queen Maxima so we'll : have TM the King and Queen of the : Netherlands after Beatrix abdicates. : : --Previous Message-- : : Thank you very much - will follow your news : closely:o) : : --Previous Message-- : All Dutch national channels. 1,2 and three. : One has allready been having an extended : news show from 17hrs untill after her : speech. : http://www.nederland1.nl/ : : --Previous Message-- : Wow..... : Does anyone know which channel will : broadcast? : : : : : : :