Royal Family

Did you know that King Willem III of the Netherlands (1817-1890) was dubbed King Gorilla because of his short-tempered and malicious personality?Spouses Sophie of Württemberg...

Did you know that today is Remembrance Day in the Netherlands?Each year on 4 May we remember all civilians and members of the armed...

Did you know that Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard went on a 3-months lasting honeymoon?After they went skiing in Poland, the newlyweds continued to...

Did you know that the Argentinians love Queen Máxima so much that they decorate Dutch passports with a 'We Love Máxima' stamp at National Park...

Did you know that today is Princess Amalia's first day of high school?

Did you know that the 17th century Royal Palace overlooking Dam Square in Amsterdam is used by King Willem-Alexander for official functions and to entertain...

Did you know that Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962) was the youngest (18 years) and longest reigning queen (57 years) of the Netherlands?

Did you know that Dutch asparagus are part of the menu of the farewell dinner that Queen Beatrix is hosting at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum tonight?

Did you know that Willem-Alexander is the first Dutch king in 123 years?Since 1890 Emma, Wilhelmina, Juliana and Beatrix have been Queens of the...

Did you know that the ermine mantle that Willem-Alexander will wear during his coronation dates back to 1815?This is the same coronation mantle that...