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King’s Day 2025 Celebrated with Festivities in Doetinchem

The Dutch royal family marked the national holiday with public appearances and rising public support, though Princess Ariane was absent due to exams.

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Overview

  • King’s Day 2025 festivities were held on April 26 in Doetinchem, as the holiday was moved from April 27 to avoid coinciding with a Sunday.
  • The Dutch royal family participated in a public walk, exchanging handshakes and flowers with attendees in the selected municipality.
  • Queen Máxima’s bold and colorful fashion once again drew attention, contributing to the vibrant celebration marked by the public’s orange attire.
  • Princess Ariane was notably absent this year, focusing on her academic examinations at the United World College in Italy.
  • A recent NOS poll shows public support for the monarchy has risen to 62%, a five-point increase from last year.