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Queen Máxima Joins Royal Marechaussee Training in Harderwijk

The hands-on visit spotlighted recruitment for the Royal Marechaussee’s dual policing mission.

Overview

  • Queen Máxima took part in field drills with the Royal Marechaussee in Harderwijk, engaging directly in muddy terrain exercises.
  • She observed rescue scenarios, CPR instruction and shooting practice while receiving detailed briefings from instructors.
  • The engagement was framed around attracting and selecting new candidates for the military police force.
  • Her program included stops at two training sites focused on a security officers’ track and basic soldier instruction.
  • The Royal Marechaussee functions as the Netherlands’ military police with responsibilities that blend federal-style and military policing roles.