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 October 27th.
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.
Queen Máxima wore the Romanov Pearl and Pink Diamond Stomacher.
