RUBEN ABELLON RECEIVES
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD
Henk J. van der Vaart
The Hague
April 27, 2007
Annually, on the occasion of her birthday, the ruling Monarch of Netherlands, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix awards deserving Dutch the Order of Oranje-Nassau.
April 1892, Queen Dowager and Regent Emma initiated the Order so that Royal appreciation for distinct exemplary citizenship could be made both visible and public.
Royal tradition demands total secrecy towards the nominees until the day of ceremony, making this yearly event a genuine Royal Surprise, considered both honorable and prestigious.
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