ORANJESTAD – January 31, 2023, marked the second and last day of the Royal visit to Aruba by King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Princess Amalia.
The morning initiated early with a visit to the National Park Arikok and culminated with a magnificent cultural celebration on Plaza Padu dedicated to the Royal Family.
On the second day of the visit to Aruba, the Royal family walked through the Arikok Natural Park accompanied by the Park Rangers. During their walk, they learned about Aruba’s flora and fauna, particularly the protected species.
Since this was Princess Amalia’s first visit to Aruba, they went to the Royal Aruba Aloe factory, where they toured the facility and got information about the products made locally with locally grown Aloe. The Royal Family had the opportunity to speak to the employees and also make a product themselves.
In the afternoon, the University of Aruba organized a lecture and special quiz created by the law faculty about “Caribbean Rights”. The King, Queen, and Princess participated in said lecture and quiz. They talked with students and University professors about education in Aruba, job opportunities, and sustainability.
After the University of Aruba, t the King and Princess went to the Frans Figaroa Stadium for a football presentation by talented female and male football players. Queen Maxima visited an agricultural project financed by Qredits of the Koolman family.
The Royal visit culminated in the evening with a cultural event held on the Plaza Padu and Bon Bini Festival at Fort Zoutman. At this event, the King, Queen, and Princess were introduced to local products and were delighted with song and dance. It was a pleasant evening full of joy and with young and old sharing the beautiful moment with the Royal family.
