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Queen Máxima Cancels Two Engagements Over Flu Symptoms

The Dutch government information service says she has influenza symptoms, with new dates yet to be set.

Overview

  • The Royal House’s information service (RVD) confirmed the illness and said the queen regretted missing the events.
  • A planned appearance on January 29 at a Rotterdam innovation competition focused on debt relief was called off.
  • A subsequent visit to Purmerend was also canceled, and Mayor Elisabeth van Selm publicly wished the queen a speedy recovery.
  • Officials have not announced replacement dates for the postponed appearances.
  • The cancellations follow recent meetings in New York in her role as the UN Secretary‑General’s special envoy for financial health, and outlets note she rarely misses engagements.