Princess Máxima of the Netherlands and her husband, Prince Willem-Alexander (left), met United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York yesterday. The secretary general named Máxima his new Special Advocate on Inclusive Finance (financial services for the poor). "Your extensive knowledge and expertise makes you a perfect choice for this important undertaking," Mr. Ban told the princess.
Dutch princess becomes UN special advocate
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