The Princess of Orange joined King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands as they hosted a Dinner for the members of the Raad van State (Council of State) at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on September 18th, after the King gave the annual Prinsjesdag Speech to the Dutch Parliament at the Koninklijke Schouwburg.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were joined by the Princess of Orange as they hosted a Dinner for the Members of the Council of State at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
The Raad van State is an advisory body to the government and States General of the Netherlands that officially consists of members of the royal family and Crown-appointed members generally having political, commercial, diplomatic or military experience. It was founded in 1531, making it one of the world’s oldest still-functioning state organisations.
The Council of State is an independent advisor to the government and parliament on legislation and administration and the highest general administrative court in the Netherlands. According to the Constitution, the King is the chairman of the Council of State. This is a ceremonial function. The daily management is in the hands of the vice-president. The Royal Couple and the Princess of Orange host a dinner for the members of the Council of State every two years.
The Princess of Orange has been a member of the Council of State and the Advisory Division since her eighteenth birthday. The intended heir to the throne can thus prepare for her future task as head of state by, among other things, acquiring the necessary knowledge of legislation and constitutional law. Queen Máxima also has a seat in the Advisory Division. They can participate in meetings, but have no voting rights. They are not involved in the judicial task of the Council of State.
Queen Máxima wore a Valentino Gown with the Necklace and Earrings of the Dutch Aquamarine Parure.
The Princess of Orange wore a navy gown with the Dutch Diamond Trellis Necklace and Diamond Earrings.
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The Dutch Royal Family joined King Willem-Alexander as he gave the annual Prinsjesdag Speech to the Dutch Parliament at the Koninklijke Schouwburg before appearing on the Balcony of Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
