The palace was built to be used as a city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, this palace and becoming the royal palace of Louis Napoleon and then the Dutch royal family. The palace was built on the west side of Dam Square in central Amsterdam, dealing with the National Monument Amsterdam and next to the
One of the three palaces is still actively used by the royal family were in Amsterdam. Koninklijk Palaeis stands on Dam Square at the heart of the Dutch capital's life. During the royal family palace're on the move, we are allowed to visit the important places.
Development Koninklijk Paleis was originally not intended to be a palace. Architect Jacob van Campen was mandated in 1648 by the Dutch government to build a new city hall that reflects power, prosperity, and the golden age of country windmill. Construction was completed in 1665 and became Stadhuis (town hall) until 1808. Once mastered French, Napoleon appointed his brother, Louis, became king. He then makes the Amsterdam city hall as a place of residence. When the French empire began to crumble, Louis left the country he leads.
After the death of Louis Napoleon to the present, Koninklijk Paleis used King Willem-Alexander and the family to receive important guests of the state. It is also used for a variety of other events, such as receptions new year kingdom, also Erasmus Prize. Dutch Royal Palace in Amsterdam this store a collection of royal furniture and decorative arts comprehensive in the world. Wood furniture and fabric, bronze chandeliers, until the wall hanger included collections being treated very well at the Koninklijk Paleis. Most of the furniture of the palace is a relic of King Louis.
Koninklijk Paleis became a place worth a visit when you travel to Amsterdam. When the queen and other royal members not to use the palace, the public is allowed to visit and admire the interior of the building's former Stadhuis.
Willem-Alexander, Young Rebels The King of Holland
Before Willem crowned the new King, Queen Beatrix signed a document stating the baton Kingdom of the Netherlands has turned to the
Now turn to the throne after his son
More than 25 thousand residents of the Netherlands who wear costumes all-orange visible at the
The new King of the Netherlands, which was nicknamed "the Prince of Orange" started into the media spotlight throughout the world, since Beatrix announced it would abdicate in January. This event is a rare moment for the country's windmills back led by a monarch since King Willem III who led the last 1890 years.
Willem-Alexander, born 27 April 1967 in Utrecht, is the eldest son of Queen Beatrix and her husband, Prince Claus. Prince Willem youth was spent at the Palace Drakensteyn alongside her siblings, Prince Johan Friso and Prince Constantijn.
Queen Beatrix insisted on raising and educating their children as children age Willem in general. That is why the staff at the court asked to call Willem only by his first name alone until she was 16 years old.
Stepping adolescence, Willem has a problem with her parents and became a rebel figure. Can not be arranged, he was then sent to Atlantic College near Cardiff, England, to attend short courses for two years.
In an interview at a television station, Willem admits he and his parents had a problem at that time. "So indeed we should split up for a while," Willem said at the time.
Willem then continued his studies with majored in history at Leiden University in 1987 after completing his military service in the Royal Netherlands Navy. Successfully achieved a bachelor's degree in 1993.
Instead of being a historian, Willem is drawn back into the military. He also chose to be a pilot in the Dutch armed forces. Having successfully achieved certification to fly military aircraft, Willem then spent several months at the Netherlands
Besides having a great interest in the military, Willem also interested in water management in Eastern Europe. He even became an Honorary Member of the World Commission on Water in the 21st Century and a member of the Global Water Partnership, a body formed by the World Bank, the UN and the Ministry of Development Cooperation of Sweden.
In 1999, this blonde prince met the woman who would become his wife at a party hosted by a close friend. At the party, Willem lured Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti, Argentine economist who worked at Deutsche Bank, New York.
In March 2001, the pair then announced their engagement. Although tinged controversy about the figure of Maxima's father, who was a minister during the brutal military rule, but it did not deter the Dutch people love the new queen of State Windmills. Maxima successfully captured the hearts of the Dutch people.
In February 2002, they finally married. Not long ago, on December 7, 2003, their first daughter, Catharina-Amalia, was born. Followed by the birth of their second daughter in June 2005, named Alexia Juliana. Two years later in 2007, they were blessed with three daughters named Ariane.
Their first daughter, Catharina-Amalia, now dubbed the Orange and the daughter is in the first heir to the throne Orange-Nassau dynasty when his father stepped down later.
Now the rebellious teenager who was initially reluctant to inherit the throne of Queen Beatrix was claimed to be ready to rule the Netherlands. Willem-Alexander even states not expect people to call him with the title "Majesty"
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