Dutch Royal Residences

by Scott Mehl  © Unofficial Royalty 2012

The Royal Palace
Amsterdam

The Royal Palace, on Dam Square in Amsterdam, is the traditional senior palace of the Dutch Monarchy. One of three palaces at the Sovereign’s disposal, The Royal Palace is used for entertaining and official functions.

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Wikipedia: Royal Palace of Amsterdam

Noordeinde Palace
The Hague

Noordeinde Palace, the second of three palaces at the Sovereign’s disposal, houses the offices of The King.

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Huis ten Bosch
The Hague

The last of three palaces at the Sovereign’s disposal, Huis ten Bosch was the official residence of Queen Beatrix until February 2014.  After a period of extensive renovations, King Willem-Alexander and his family moved into Huis ten Bosch, again making it the primary residence of the Dutch sovereign.

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Soestdijk Palace
Baarn, Utrecht

Soestdijk Palace was the home of the late Queen Juliana and her husband Prince Bernhard. It is currently unoccupied and open to the public.

Villa Eikenhorst
Wassenaar

Villa Eikenhorst was originally built as a residence for the Queen’s sister, Princess Christina. From 2003 through 2018, it was the official residence of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and their family.

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Het Loo House
Apeldoorn

Het Loo House is the home of Princess Margriet and her husband Pieter van Vollenhoven. It is located on the grounds of Het Loo Palace, a former royal residence which is now a State museum.

Drakesteijn
Lage Vuursche, Baarn

Drakesteijn is a private residence owned by Queen Beatrix. She lived here from 1963 until 1981. Queen Beatrix abdicated in April 2013, and after renovations were undertaken, she once again took up residency at Drakesteijn in February 2014.

Villa Rocco dei Dragoni
Tavernelle, Italy

Villa Rocco dei Dragoni is a private estate in Italy, owned by the Royal family.

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