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13:13 – ‘Large delegation of the royal family during King’s Day’
A spokesman for the Government Information Service says that ‘a large delegation’ will come to Maastricht. Names are not yet mentioned. For example, the presence of Princess Alexia is uncertain, as she is currently studying in Wales.

13:10 – Big party on the Vrijthof after the King’s Day program ends
Although the program lasts about two hours, there will be a lot of celebration in Maastricht for a long time to come. The mayor has announced several side events and the large stage on the Vrijthof will remain standing for the time being.

13:09 – Presentation ends with dance group Let It Happen
Dance group Let It Happen closes the presentation on the stage of the Muziekgieterij.

13:02 – ‘Association life is the backbone of Maastricht’
Just before the Vrijthof, the royal family walks through the Bredestraat. This street will be transformed into a veritable hall of fame where club life can show itself to the full.

Arriving at the Vrijthof, Rowwen Hèze gives a performance. ‘Barefoot Bride’ is a song specially written by the band for King’s Day 2020. The song was later released on a new album, but with different lyrics. They will sing the original text, together with another singer, on the Vrijthof.

King’s Day will then be concluded with the Limburg national anthem on the Vrijthof. The whole program is later this Tuesday can be read here†

12:58 pm – André Rieu gives mini concert on Onze Lieve Vrouweplein
Rieu plays a special waltz for the royal party. Together with his 60-piece Johan Straus orchestra, he gives a performance on Onze Lieve Vrouweplein.

Also permanent is discussed: singer Beppie Kraft, dressed and all, will give a performance.

12:54 pm – Royal company must puzzle out ‘Maastricht reading board’ themselves
A special ‘Maastricht reading board’ has been made. The royal family has to unravel typical Maastricht words, in the form of a modern escape room. The winners receive the key to the city center: then the family can walk towards the heart of the city.

Then the family arrives at a kind of ‘Burgundian boulevard’ where they are served a piece of pie, among other things.

12:51 pm – DJ duo Lucas and Steve perform in Stadspark
The well-known DJ duo Lucas & Steve will perform in the Stadspark in collaboration with other orchestras. The royal family will walk by here. University students, meanwhile, will be preparing a major flash mob.

12:47 pm – ‘All South Limburg municipalities are covered’
Hermans explains that every municipality in South Limburg can show itself in Het Bat. The royal party will walk along this during the route. An example of this is a mini-Pinkpop festival, characteristic of the municipality of Landgraaf.

Europe will also be discussed: “Maastricht is the most European city in the Netherlands. The well-known treaty was also signed here.”

12:41 pm – ‘Music predominates during King’s Day’
The program booklet states that music will predominate. For example, the program will start with three different brass bands that will parade over the Sint Servaas Bridge. This is without the royal party. They arrive in a bus behind the brass bands, get out in the middle of the bridge and are then received by mayor Annemarie Penn-te Strake and governor Emile Roemer.

By the way: “There may be circumstances for changes to the program.” This, for example, is due to the war in Ukraine, explains Hermans.

12:38 pm – Servé Hermans explains the programming
Serve Hermans, program leader King’s Day Maastricht, explains more about the program. “Live Maastricht, the theme, means ‘sweet’ and ‘warm’ in our region, and we want to show that in all facets.”

12:35 pm – ‘Multiple scenarios for King’s Day in Maastricht
Several scenarios had been made for King’s Day: including one with any applicable COVID measures and a ‘full swing’ King’s Day. In the end it became the last one: “It goes on!” said Annemarie Penn-te Strake. “We can’t wait.”

The governor, Emile Roemer, is not present. He is in quarantine and therefore could not attend. The mayor reads a text from him: “Dear attendees, I am very happy that King’s Day 2022 can take place in Maastricht. King’s Day is a day of connection and fraternization. (…) We can leave Limburg and Maastricht from our best side. see.”

12:30 pm – Mayor of Maastricht takes the floor
“We are all excited. It was a long and winding road to get here,” said Annemarie Penn-te Strake. With this she refers to the corona pandemic: as a result, the party could not take place in 2020. Eindhoven was allowed to organize the party in 2021.

Penn-te Strake: “King’s Day is a moment of fraternization for us: show that you belong together and can celebrate a party together. Our city is like no other city. For people outside and the region.”

12:29 PM – The press conference has started

12:23 pm – Press is ready for King’s Day presentation