The Dutch King often welcomes ambassadors and dignitaries in a very specific room in Palace ten Bosch. While the room looks like it may simply be a design choice, it actually holds the family’s history.
The Dutch State commissioned the DNA Room in 2019 and artist Jacob van der Beugel created the room. The room is created out of 80,000 handmade ceramic blocks that have been divided up…
The Dutch Royal Family posed for their annual summer photos at Huis ten Bosch Palace Friday, and it was the royal sisters who stole the show.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane gathered for a series of…
The Princess of Orange has announced that beginning in 2025, she will no longer reimburse her public allowance.
In a letter to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday, Princess Amalia wrote that she will stop refunding her constitutional allowance “With the passing…
The historic tiara that is now the favourite of a future queen
23rd April 2024
For centuries, tiaras have been a symbol of royalty and some gems hold more significance than others when used in these sparkling signs of power. The ruby. It’s been used in royal jewellery collections for centuries and it now features in some of the most striking pieces in European vaults. The Dutch royal gem collection has some famous examples of the stone including a once forgotten piece…
The royal wedding dress inspired by flowers and pearls
20th March 2024
It’s not the most talked about royal wedding of all time but the marriage that took place on a cold, January day in 1967 has proved to be an important one for the Dutch Royal Family. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, aunt of the current monarch King Willem-Alexander…
It’s perhaps the most talked about tiara in the Dutch royal collection and it’s been chosen by Queen Maxima for her latest official portrait. The queen wears it in a set of photos marking the tenth anniversary of the accession of her husband, Willem-Alexander, as…
Queen Máxima on visit to Colombia for financial inclusion
27th February 2024
Queen Máxima began a four-day visit to Colombia on Sunday, focusing on financial health and innovation as she continues her work with the United Nations.
Queen Máxima has been the UN’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development since 2009.
The Dutch queen has made financial inclusion a cornerstone of her royal work, and this visit to Colombia is billed as one that will…
The dazzling tiara that remained hidden for decades and is now a favourite of a queen
22nd January 2024
It’s perhaps the most talked about tiara in the Dutch royal collection and it was chosen by Queen Maxima for and official portrait to mark a moment of history. The queen wears it in a set of photos marking the tenth anniversary of the accession of her husband…
Reflections on a reign in the Netherlands in 2023
30th December 2023
It was a year of celebration and reflections for the Dutch Royal Family. King Willem-Alexander celebrated 10 years on the throne. His heir, Princess Catharina-Amalia, continued her journey onto her future path. Queen Máxima continued her advocacy for financial inclusion…
Royal pet steals the show again at Christmas photo call
23rd December 2023
The Dutch Royal Family has posed for their annual Christmas photocall and while the fashion is up for debate, one family member clearly stole the show: Mambo, their pet dog.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane posed in the courtyard at Huis ten Bosch Palace in front of the large Christmas trees.
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