Mayor Michel Rog decorated nine residents of Bloemendaal during the annual honors list ceremony for their exceptional contributions to society. This year's recipients notably included several medical professionals and individuals recognized for their work on international missions.
Fifteen residents of Castricum received Royal honors on Friday in recognition of their long-term dedication to the community. Mayor Ben Tap presented the awards at various locations in Castricum, Akersloot, Limmen, and Heiloo.
Rotterdam recorded the highest number of royal decorations in the Netherlands this year, with sixty residents receiving honors during the annual 'lintjesregen'. While Rotterdam's numbers increased compared to previous years, Amsterdam saw a decline in the total number of decorations awarded.
Actress and director Willeke van Ammelrooy has been named a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion for her exceptional contributions to film and theater. Other notable figures honored during the annual 'lintjesregen' include author Esther Verhoef, musician Ton Scherpenzeel, and drag queen Dolly Bellefleur.
Men continue to receive over 60% of Dutch royal honors, while women receive less than 40%. Although the gender gap is narrowing, the progress remains very slow.
The De Achterklap podcast discusses ongoing friction between Dutch television hosts Beau van Erven Dorens, Humberto Tan, and Renze Klamer. The episode also addresses the public reaction to the Michael Jackson biopic and recent comments from the fiancé of politician Rob Jetten.