The Dutch Royal House

The House of Orange-Nassau has played a central role in Dutch history since the 1500s. The modern kingdom was established in 1815.

History

The House of Orange-Nassau has been connected to the Netherlands since William of Orange led the fight for independence from Spain in the 1500s. The modern Kingdom of the Netherlands was founded in 1815, after Napoleon's fall.

From William I to Today

King William I (1815-1840) was the first head of state of the modern kingdom. The Netherlands had three queens in a row - Wilhelmina, Juliana, and Beatrix - before King Willem-Alexander ascended the throne in 2013.

King Willem-Alexander is the first male monarch in the Netherlands in over 120 years.

Residences

• Huis ten Bosch - Royal family residence
• Noordeinde Palace - Working palace in The Hague
• Royal Palace Amsterdam - Official ceremonies
• Het Loo Palace - Museum in Apeldoorn

Monarchs since 1815

• William I (1815-1840)
• William II (1840-1849)
• William III (1849-1890)
• Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
• Juliana (1948-1980)
• Beatrix (1980-2013)
• Willem-Alexander (2013-)