The Hague: a centuries old royal residence

The Hague and the House of Orange-Nassau are inextricably intertwined. Members of the Royal Family have been residing in The Hague uninterruptedly for over four centuries now, first as stadtholders and later as kings and queens. Over time, they have left their traces in the city and its surroundings. The ties with The Hague emerge in 1585, when Prince Maurits, one of the sons of William of Orange, takes up residence at the Binnenhof. The Hague becomes a court capital, although a true court culture does not emerge until the time of Frederik Hendrik, the successor and half-brother of Maurits. In the following centuries, The Hague becomes the court capital of Holland. Several palaces were built and used as residences and offices. Some of these are still used today. Important royal traditions are still alive today, representing an extraordinary opportunity to witness court life. The main examples are Princes’ Day and the ceremony in which newly appointed Ambassadors present their Geloofsbrieven or Letters of Credence to the King.

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