Just like in the United Kingdom, individuals in the Dutch population have also received the Netherlands’ honours in connection with King Willem-Alexander’s birthday.
People familiar with the country’s political, social and artistic scene will recognise at least some of the 3026 names that have been published in the list of honour recipients.
The two most prominent in the…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and his family have celebrated King’s Day in Maastricht.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, the Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane began their day at Sint Servaasbrug, where the mayor and governor…
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, the Princess of Orange, has said she hopes to reveal her university plans in the coming months.
The 18-year-old heir to the Dutch throne revealed her timetable during King’s Day to celebrate her father’s birthday on 27…
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way.
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands
One of only two reigning women at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession, Queen Juliana…
King Willem-Alexander and Duke of Sussex take in wheelchair basketball final ahead of Invictus Closing Ceremony
23rd April 2022
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands joined the Duke of Sussex at the wheelchair basketball final in The Hague’s Zuiderpark.
Princess Margriet, the King’s aunt, and her son, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, also attended the event that saw the Dutch team face…
The Dutch Royal Information Service (RVD) announced that starting next week, Het Houde Loo Palace will be open to house Ukrainian refugees.
In a press release, the Royal House stated that 32 people would be welcomed to the palace – specifically 15 women, 12…
King Willem-Alexander inadvertently revealed he’s a fan of a certain TV series while learning more about the drug trade in the Netherlands on 20 April.
Saying it felt like the hit drama “Breaking Bad,” the Dutch King had a look around a recreation of a drug lab used for educational purposes.
“Interesting to see it in practice,” he said, viewing the synthetic drug lab…
The Invictus Games have kicked off in The Hague, with 20 nations taking part in the nine athletic competitions and the special Land Rover Driving Challenge.
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Honorary Chair of the Dutch Invictus Games, was joined by her son, Prince…
King Willem-Alexander visits port to talk about green energy
13th April 2022
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands travelled to Rotterdam to visit its port, the country’s biggest point of entrance for energy and the focus of a massive effort to transition the Netherlands to green hydrogen.
The visit took place on Tuesday, 12 April, and…
The Dutch royals have announced who will attend the Invictus Games in The Hague, which are set to begin this weekend.
Both King Willem-Alexander and his aunt, Princess Margriet, are set to attend the seven-day event.
A Royal House spokesperson said: “King Willem-Alexander and Princess Margriet will attend the Invictus Games. The Princess will be present at the opening ceremony on…
