Royal Family celebrated Christmas at Huis ten Bosch
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima gathered the family for traditional Christmas celebrations at Huis ten Bosch.
On December 25, 2025, the Dutch royal family celebrated Christmas at Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted the traditional family gathering, which included their three daughters and extended family.
Princess Catharina-Amalia, who is now 22 years old and in the middle of her university studies, was home to celebrate Christmas with the family. She studies at the University of Amsterdam and has had a busy semester. Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane were also present.
Queen Máxima. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Huis ten Bosch, which has been the royal family's main residence since 2019, was decorated with traditional Dutch Christmas decorations. A large Christmas tree stood in the great hall, and the family followed Dutch Christmas traditions.
King Willem-Alexander. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Queen Máxima, who was born in Argentina, has brought some Latin American Christmas traditions into the family's celebration. Christmas dinner therefore combines Dutch and Argentinian dishes, which has become a cherished tradition for the family.
King Willem-Alexander gave his annual Christmas speech on Christmas Eve, reflecting on the past year and expressing gratitude for the Dutch people's support. He particularly mentioned the challenges of climate change and the need for unity.
Princess Catharina-Amalia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Princess Amalia has taken on more official duties alongside her studies over the past year. She has proven to be a skilled representative of the royal family and has been praised for her natural way of meeting people.
The Dutch Royal House shared a Christmas photo of the family on social media, wishing all Dutch people a blessed Christmas. The image showed a relaxed and smiling family in the festively decorated living room.
The Christmas celebration at Huis ten Bosch is an important tradition for the Dutch royal family and gives them the opportunity to spend quality time together away from their many official duties.
Queen Máxima. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Huis ten Bosch, which has been the royal family's main residence since 2019, was decorated with traditional Dutch Christmas decorations. A large Christmas tree stood in the great hall, and the family followed Dutch Christmas traditions.
King Willem-Alexander. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Queen Máxima, who was born in Argentina, has brought some Latin American Christmas traditions into the family's celebration. Christmas dinner therefore combines Dutch and Argentinian dishes, which has become a cherished tradition for the family.
King Willem-Alexander gave his annual Christmas speech on Christmas Eve, reflecting on the past year and expressing gratitude for the Dutch people's support. He particularly mentioned the challenges of climate change and the need for unity.
Princess Catharina-Amalia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Princess Amalia has taken on more official duties alongside her studies over the past year. She has proven to be a skilled representative of the royal family and has been praised for her natural way of meeting people.
The Dutch Royal House shared a Christmas photo of the family on social media, wishing all Dutch people a blessed Christmas. The image showed a relaxed and smiling family in the festively decorated living room.
The Christmas celebration at Huis ten Bosch is an important tradition for the Dutch royal family and gives them the opportunity to spend quality time together away from their many official duties.