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A1 KNM: The Dutch Monarchy
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy. King Willem-Alexander has been the monarch since 2013, when his mother Queen Beatrix abdicated. The monarch...
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy. King Willem-Alexander has been the monarch since 2013, when his mother Queen Beatrix abdicated. The monarch has a public and constitutional role, while elected politicians and ministers make political decisions.
| English | Dutch | Details | What to Remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Willem-Alexander | Koning Willem-Alexander | Current monarch since 2013 | The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, so ministers are politically responsible. |
| Queen Máxima | Koningin Máxima | Queen consort, from Argentina | The royal family is public, but the government makes political decisions. |
| King's Day | Koningsdag | April 27th - national holiday | Many people wear orange and visit free markets or street events. |
| Orange fever | Oranjegekte | National color celebration | Orange is linked to the royal House of Orange-Nassau. |
Examples
- Wie is de koning van Nederland?
- Who is the King of the Netherlands?
- Willem-Alexander is de koning.
- Willem-Alexander is the king.
- Op Koningsdag dragen we oranje.
- On King's Day we wear orange.
Study note
King's Day (April 27) is the biggest national party! The whole country wears orange, there are street markets everywhere, and people celebrate the king's birthday. It's a great opportunity to experience Dutch culture.
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