King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia in The Netherlands - Day Two

April 5th was the second day of King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's state visit to The Netherlands to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Sweden and the Netherlands. The day begun with both royal couples arriving at the Rijksmuseum. King Carl Gustaf and Silvia were given a private tour, paying special attention to Swedish and Sweden related paintings.

Photo: Patrick van Katwijk / Stella Pictures

Afterwards both royal couples attended the launch of the book "The Swedes and The Dutch Were Made For Each Other" a book that tells of Sweden and the Netherlands shared history and long friendship through four centuries. Afterwards The Kingly Pairs saw the actual document signed in 1614 that began their diplomatic relationship.

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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia in The Netherlands - Day One

From April 4th to the 5th The King and Queen of Sweden went on a State Visit to The Netherlands at the request of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands and his wife Queen Maxima of The Netherlands. The visit is to commemorate the occasion of 400 anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Sweden and the Netherlands.

Photo: Patrick van Katwijk/Stellapictures

The Swedish Royal Couple was first greeted at The Royal Palace by King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima. Then in the afternoon the two Kings attended the seminar Innovations at Swedish Chamber of Commerce. In the meantime Queen Silvia and Queen Maxima visited the district Hogeweyk in Weesp, a residential area that is specially designed for people with dementia. During the tour, representatives of Alzheimer Nederland how the care will lead to a more dignified life.

Photo: Frank van Beek / AP Photo

The day was capped off with a boat ride on the river Ij followed by an elegant banquet. 

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