The Netherlands abides by absolute primogeniture and has since 1983. It is governed by Article 25 of the Dutch Constitution.
The Netherlands takes the proximity of blood into consideration when determining the line of succession; as such, only three degrees of kinship are allowed.
For example, when King Willem-Alexander ascended the throne, his aunt’s children lost their succession…
Queen Máxima embarks on a visit to Morocco on behalf of the UN
22nd March 2023
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands landed in Morocco for a three-day visit as the Special Advocate of the United Nations Secretary-General for Inclusive Financing for Development.
On Monday, 20 March, Her Majesty landed in Casablanca, the country’s largest city; she will…
Queen Máxima to see efforts to help families with soaring energy bills
23rd February 2023
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands is set to undertake a very important engagement in the context of her work in finance and financial independence.
On Thursday, the Dutch Queen will visit the customer service centre at the Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, in The Hague…
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 85, has undergone surgery for a broken wrist.
The Princess broke her wrist skiing on Friday, 17 February, and she has returned to the Netherlands from Lech, Austria, where she was holidaying.
The Government Information Service (RVD) stressed that the royal is in good health after the surgery: “The Princess is otherwise in good health and will…
Prince Constantijn reveals his thoughts on threats against Princess Amalia
19th February 2023
Prince Constantijn, the uncle of The Princess of Orange, has spoken out about the threats that his niece has endured over the last year.
While on a talk show on NPO 1, Prince Constantijn discussed the threats that have been made against Princess Amalia, saying…
Queen Máxima showers young cancer patients with love on Valentine's Day
15th February 2023
Queen Máxima showered children with love on her latest visit to a pediatric oncology centre in Utrecht.
On Valentine’s Day, Her Majesty arrived at the Princess Máxima Centre for a visit that had the double purpose of celebrating the facility’s 5th anniversary…
Dutch Minister expresses solidarity with Princess Amalia following "difficulty" to adapt to life under threat
14th February 2023
Following her comments last week about her current situation, the Minister of Justice and Security has offered some comments about the Dutch government’s efforts to protect Princess Catharina-Amalia.
Ms Dilan Yeşilgöz said that the entire complex of forces under his jurisdiction is working “day and night” to ensure the safety of the heir to the Dutch throne, adding that “a lot is…
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has revealed her thoughts on university life after she was forced to move back home due to threats against her last autumn.
The Princess of Orange, who was on a tour of the Dutch Caribbean islands with her parents, said that she misses…
The Dutch Royal Family is continuing on their tour of the Dutch Caribbean and landed in Sint Maarten on Monday, 6 February.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands briefly switched royals to his “other” job and co-piloted the plane that flew the Dutch royals to…
OPINION: Focus on Princess Amalia's potential and don't body shame her
6th February 2023
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has been on a trip with her parents, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, to the Dutch Caribbean.
The Princess of Orange is visiting Bonaire, Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten, St Eustatius and Saba – all countries Amalia will one day be monarch of; the Royal House has said the tour is meant to introduce the Princess to the Caribbean part of the Dutch…
