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Information about abdication and investiture on Royal House website

In the coming months preparations will take place for the abdication of Her Majesty the Queen and the subsequent investiture of ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

King's Day on 27 April from 2014

From 2014 onwards, King's Day will be celebrated on 27 April, the birthday of the Prince of Orange and future King ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

The King and Queen's family home

Following the inauguration, the family of His Majesty the King will initially continue to live at Eikenhorst in Wassenaar. At an ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

Time and place of abdication and investiture, 28 January 2013

The official programme for the abdication and investiture will take place on 30 April 2013.

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

Changes in the Royal Household

When a new monarch ascends the throne, it is customary for certain Officers of the Royal Household to resign their posts, to ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

Extra cabinet meeting

In the light of Her Majesty the Queen's announcement of her abdication, the cabinet will hold an extra meeting tomorrow morning ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

State and official visits

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

Presidency of the Council of State

On the abdication of Her Majesty the Queen the presidency of the Council of State will pass automatically to His Majesty the ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

Prime Minister to give speech in response to Queen's address

Following the broadcast of the address by Her Majesty the Queen this evening, the Prime Minister will give a response from his ...

News item | 28-01-2013 | 00:00

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima release itinerary for tour of provinces

After the royal succession on 30 April 2013 the King and Queen will tour all the provinces of the Netherlands in May and June, ...

News item | 22-01-2013 | 11:41