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Dutch Princess Margriet Slips on Ice Accident

Dutch Princess Margriet experiences a fall on the ice rink

Queen Willem-Alexander's aunt joined a charitable gathering, captured in a photo.
Queen Willem-Alexander's aunt joined a charitable gathering, captured in a photo.

Oops! Princess Margriet's Slip on the Ice Rink

- Dutch Princess Margriet Slips on Ice Accident

Yikes, Princess Margriet (82), the lively aunt of King Willem-Alexander, took a tumble while gliding on the ice at the Thialf ice rink in Heerenveen! She broke her upper arm during a charity event on Sunday, according to Dutch news agency ANP.

The accident happened at the Hollandse 100 event, which was gathering funds for a worthy cause: researching lymphatic cancer. backing this essential work is none other than Prince Bernhard, the foundation's chairman.

What a relief that the princess was wearing a helmet and responded well after the fall. Bernhard was right there by her side, showing his support as she was examined at the hospital. Thankfully, it seems like Margriet will make a full recovery and rest at her residence, Het Loo House.

Here's wishing Princess Margriet a speedy and smooth recovery!

  • Netherlands
  • Ice rink
  • Thialf (Ice rink)
  • Heerenveen
  • Hollandse 100 (Charity event)
  • Lymphatic cancer research
  • ANP
  • Het Loo House (Residence)

[1] Source: DutchNews.nl[4] Source: RNW.org[5] Source: DeVolkskrant.nl

  1. In light of the recent event at the Thialf ice rink in Heerenveen, the community is eagerly awaiting updates on Princess Margriet's recovery from her fractured upper arm sustained during the Hollandse 100 charity event, where funds were raised for lymphatic cancer research.
  2. While the evening ended with a surprising turn of events, it's heartening to know that Willem-Alexander's lively aunt, Princess Margriet, is receiving vocational training on managing daily chores during her recovery at Het Loo House.
  3. Amidst the news of Princess Margriet's fracture, it's important to remember the essential cause that was being supported through the Hollandse 100 event – lymphatic cancer research, a significant endeavor backed by Prince Bernhard, the foundation's chairman.

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