nuSep 1, 2026, 14:15

King and Queen joined again by all their daughters on Prinsjesdag

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were joined by all three of their daughters for the annual Prinsjesdag ceremony. The event featured the traditional Speech from the Throne, where the King outlined the government's plans for the coming year.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were accompanied by their three daughters during this year's Prinsjesdag celebrations. The attendance of Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane follows a tradition where royal children participate in the formal event upon reaching their eighteenth birthdays. Princess Ariane, the youngest of the three at nineteen, made her official debut at the ceremony last year, marking the first time the family appeared together at this event. Alongside the immediate royal family, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien also attended the proceedings. The group participated in the traditional procession through the streets and gathered at the Royal Theatre in The Hague for the United Assembly of the States General. The day serves as a pivotal political moment in the nation, as King Willem-Alexander delivers the Speech from the Throne on behalf of the government. This annual address outlines the state of the country and details the legislative agenda and primary policy objectives planned by the administration for the upcoming year.

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