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In Utrecht, too, officials said the city centre is overcrowded, and urged people to leave. ‘Celebrate King’s Day at home,’ the council said on Twitter. In Breda, as well, the Valkenbergpark was closed for a while. In Rotterdam, however, police said the streets and parks are busy but manageable. King Willem Alexander, who spent the day with his family in Eindhoven, said he hoped that ‘this is a King’s Day never to be repeated,’ referring to the coronavirus restrictions which prevented the traditional festivities. “Dat het toch in coronatijd een hele bijzondere Koningsdag is geweest, daar wil ik iedereen heel hartelijk voor danken. Dit was een Koningsdag om nooit te vergeten en hopelijk nooit te herhalen.” – WA pic.twitter.com/wLF8y6p7EI ....
Spanish Royal Family Wrote Letter to Queen After Prince Philip's Death insider.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from insider.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Karwai TangGetty Images Royal watchers and public figures around the world are reacting to the news of Prince Philip s death. The Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years passed away at age 99 this morning (Friday, April 9), Buckingham Palace confirmed. It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the palace said in a statement. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss. ....
World Leaders and Famous Figures Respond to Prince Philip s Death Harper s Bazaar Staff Royal watchers and public figures around the world are reacting to the news of Prince Philip s death. The Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years passed away at age 99 this morning (Friday, April 9), Buckingham Palace confirmed. It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the palace said in a statement. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss. ....
No need to bring in army to quell riots, Rutte tells MPs during debate January 27, 2021 Geert Wilders (PVV), Tunahan Kuzu (DENK) and justice minister Ferd Grapperhaus during the debate. Photo: Bart Maat ANP There is no need to bring in the army to quell riots at present but neither is there a taboo on doing so if needed, prime minister Mark Rutte told MPs during a debate on the recent troubles on Wednesday. Far right leader Geert Wilders called on the government to put the army on standby, saying soldiers would be able to relieve pressure on the police, who are already overstretched. ‘That is what we have an army for,’ he told MPs. ‘Hopefully the idiots stop rioting, but if they don’t… we should be ready.’ ....