King’s Day
Today is Koningsdag, also known as King’s Day.
The Royal Family of the Netherlands has moved to Drenthe
The Royal Family of the Netherlands is celebrating the 57th birthday of William Alexander I, a date that is loaded with meaning, which is why it is a holiday throughout the country. Koningsdag, also known as King’s Dayit’s a perfect time to get together, so Guillermo and Máxima They have brought their daughters together to enjoy a pleasant day in Emmen, a city located in the north. Every year they visit a different town and this time it was the province of Drenthe.
Today is a happy day for Royal House of the Netherlands, but something has happened: the results of the latest polls are not too optimistic. Monarchs are going through a popularity crisis. Although the people continue to receive them with open arms, there has been a notable drop in recent years. However, Kings William and Maxima of Holland They must appear normal, so they have met as if nothing was happening.
On the occasion of King’s Day, the program EenVandaag has carried out a survey to find out the popularity ratings of the Royal Family. Although the majority of the population is still monarchist, the results have generated some nervousness. 53% of citizens support the kingbut this data is quite different from what was published a few years ago, hence the concern.
The last survey about the kings
In total they have participated 26,000 Dutch, so it’s a sizeable sample. The problem is that the fruits of this study have left a bitter taste among followers of the monarchy. In 2013the year in which Queen Beatrix abdicated her firstborn, the monarch’s popularity level was at a 75%. The best thing is that Guillermo managed to improve this data.
The analyzes that were carried out in 2018 reached the Royal Family of the Netherlands with enthusiasm. 85% of the population was on the side of the kingSo what happened? After the controversial trip to Greece, which took place in 2020, the data has only decreased and in 2024 it has reached an unprecedented limit to date.
King William and Máxima of the Netherlands appear united
Despite what the data says, Kings William and Maxima They have been more united than ever. In fact they have not been alone during the Koningsdag. His three daughters have accompanied them. Princess Alexia could not attend this event last year because she was studying in Wales, but she has currently taken a gap year to organize her future well.
Princess Ariane is living in Italy, where she studies at the same boarding school where Infanta Sofia, youngest daughter of the Kings of Spain, is being educated. The UWC Adriatic in Trieste has welcomed Amalia’s sister, future queen of the Netherlands, with open arms. The latter did not want to miss this special date either.
The most original headdress of Queen Máxima
As everybody knows, the style of queen Máxima has crossed borders. She has a passion for hats and headdresses, in fact such a wide collection has not been seen since Princess Diana of Wales decided to keep shoes.
On this occasion, King William’s wife has worn a headdress with butterflies from the Dutch hat shop Berry Rutjes. The dress she has worn is from the firm Nathan, one of its trusted brands. The symbiosis between the suit and the headdress is perfect. They both have the same style and together they create a truly original look.
