Dutch and Japanese Royals Watch 2-2 World Cup Draw During 500-Year State Visit
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Updated · HOLA! USA · Jun 15
Dutch and Japanese Royals Watch 2-2 World Cup Draw During 500-Year State Visit
3 articles · Updated · HOLA! USA · Jun 15
Summary
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to watch the Netherlands' World Cup opener against Japan, which ended in a 2-2 draw in Dallas.
The viewing took place during Naruhito and Masako's state visit to the Netherlands, scheduled through June 19 and marking nearly 500 years of diplomatic ties.
The visit is expected to cover economic and security cooperation, with Japan a key Dutch partner in areas including microchips and horticulture innovation.
Photos released by the Dutch royals showed the four in team colors watching on television, underscoring a personal rapport that has also linked Máxima and Masako for years.