International Day of Democracy on 15 September 2026
In 2007, the United Nations declared September 15 as the 'International Day of Democracy'. On this day, the state of democracy in the world is reflected upon. Democracy is a process and...
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King's Day in Dokkum
His Majesty the King will attend the celebration of King's Day - Keningsdei - in Dokkum in the province of Fryslân on Monday, April 27, 2026, together with members of the Royal Family and members of the Royal Family. From the first step that...
Visit to the USA: Philadelphia, Washington DC and Miami
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Máxima are paying a working visit to the United States (US). From 13 April to 15 April 2026, they are visiting Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Miami in the state of...
450 years of Leiden University: Honorary Doctorates
Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university has seven faculties (six in Leiden and one in The Hague), with 33.701 students enrolled in 2025. In 2025, the university celebrated its...
The Taste of Soestdijk: A Journey Through the Royal Kitchen
On November 18, 2025, PostNL will issue the stamp sheet De Smaak van Soestdijk, the day before the opening of the exhibition of the same name at Soestdijk Palace. The exhibition (November 19, 2025, to March 29, 2026) takes visitors on a tasteful journey of discovery...
The roof of the city in Amsterdam
Last chance: November 2, 2025. This is the last day to climb onto the roof of the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Indeed, the church located on Dam Square and next to the Royal Palace. If you this...
Erwin Olaf – Freedom in Amsterdam
From October 11, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the Stedelijk Museum presents Erwin Olaf – Freedom, the first museum retrospective following his sudden passing two years ago. It is a tribute to the multifaceted and layered artist that he was,...
800th stamp blog: Counterplay in Apeldoorn
Competition is fierce among the various museums. Every museum wants to show the 'best' exhibition to a large number of visitors. That is good for the museum, but also for the city. Just think of the hospitality industry and the shopkeepers. Museums...
Take a look at Noordeinde Palace and the Royal Stables in The Hague.
His Majesty the King is opening Noordeinde Palace and the adjacent Royal Stables to the public from 16 July to 3 August 2025. In total, 43.000 visitors can tour the King's working palace this summer and get acquainted with...
Castle Day from June 6 to 9, 2025: Get Outdoors!
On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, it is time once again for Castle Day. This edition of Castle Day has the theme: 'Outdoors!'. With this, we shine the spotlight on all outdoor spaces of Dutch castles, country estates, ruins...
King's Day in Doetinchem
His Majesty the King will attend the celebration of King's Day in Doetinchem in the province of Gelderland on Saturday, April 26, 2025, together with members of the Royal Family and members of the Royal Family. The Municipality of Doetinchem has the King and...
Bridal fashion in Leeuwarden and Rotterdam
The most beautiful bridal fashion is part of getting married on the most beautiful day of your life. After the dip during the corona years (2020 and 2021), the number of weddings (68,0 thousand couples) and registered partnerships (23,0 thousand couples) increased. These are the latest...
Exhibitions at Museum Prinsenhof Delft through January 5, 2025
Announcement from Museum Prinsenhof: Our museum doors are temporarily closing for a major renovation and renewal, which will last 2 years. We are counting down the days until Sunday, January 5, 2025. That is the last day we will be open for the time being...
Regalia of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
On November 19, 2024, PostNL issued the Regalia stamp sheet of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Coinciding with this regular issue, PostNL is issuing 5 stamps with 24-karat gold in a limited edition based on the same design. On these stamps...
King's Day in Emmen
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Emmen turns orange. The doors will be open to the King and his family, and to the entire country. The royal walk starts at 11:00 AM and will be broadcast live by the NOS on NPO1. In...
The Hague prepares for Prinsjesdag 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...
