Third Tuesday in September

The Hague prepares for Prinsjesdag 2023

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • September 18 2023

Prinsjesdag is an annual Dutch tradition on the third Tuesday of September. After a ceremonial carriage procession through The Hague, the head of state delivers the Speech from the Throne in a joint session of the States General. Upon returning to Noordeinde Palace, there is the...

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