On the eighth episode of the podcast “Through the Eyes of the King,” King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands discussed what he believes has been the biggest judgement error in his years on the throne.
His Majesty talked at length about his decision to travel abroad to Greece in the early fall of 2020, when most of his country was going back into lockdown – a decision that cost him…
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has banned foie gras at the royal residence.
Shortly after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III banned foie gras from being served at any royal residences in the United…
The Netherlands releases special images to mark King Willem-Alexander's 10 years on the throne
1st May 2023
The Royal House of the Netherlands has released new, special images to mark King Willem-Alexander’s ten years on the Dutch throne.
The photos feature the King, his mother, Princess Beatrix, and his 19-year-old daughter, Princess Amalia. They were taken in December…
In a surprise for the public, Princess Catharina-Amalia and Princess Ariane joined their parents for the King’s Day concert in Rotterdam.
On the evening of April 19, the Royals arrived at Rotterdam Ahoy, where the King’s Day concert was being recorded for broadcasting later on public television.
Initially, the Dutch Royal Household had only announced the presence of King…
After a decade of reigning, King Willem-Alexander’s legacy is already being examined by Dutch historians, and one brands him ‘ordinary’ compared to his mother, Princess Beatrix.
The historian Han van Bree, who specialises in the Dutch Royal Family, spoke to Vortsen…
Queen Máxima takes French First Lady to important site
14th April 2023
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for a State Visit.
On Wednesday, 12 April, The Queen visited a famous Amsterdam landmark with the French First Lady.
Queen Máxima…
A Sweet 16 for the youngest child of a King
11th April 2023
A special princess has celebrated her Sweet 16 in the Netherlands.
Princess Ariane, the youngest child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, turned 16 on 10 April.
During a recent photo session, the Queen said of her youngest daughter, “She does very well at school, is very sweet and ethereal. She is very feminine and very powerful. She has incredible talents.”
As the…
King Willem-Alexander visits site of deadly train crash
6th April 2023
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands travelled to Voorschoten to visit the site of the deadly crash that involved two trains and a crane.
His Majesty arrived on site on the morning of 4 April, just a few hours after the crash took place, at roughly 3:25 am local…
As he approaches the tenth anniversary of his reign, King Willem-Alexander has decided to share his experiences as monarch so far and he’s doing it in a podcast.
The King of the Netherlands has recorded ten special episodes which will be released over ten weeks…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands spoke about the importance of teaching children financial literacy from a very young age and resisting the temptations deriving from advertisements.
Together with the Minister of Finance Sigrid Kaag, Her Majesty travelled to Utrecht on Monday, 27 March, to participate in events marking the opening of Money Week. She spoke to the national media NOS about the…