Netherlands Royals received at Ontario Legislature

by The Bulldog • May 29, 2015

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are received by Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell. Below, family from Port Weller excited to see royals. (Twitter photos by Kevin Misener, 680 News)

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