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Who is the current King of the Netherlands?
Willem-Alexander
Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
| Willem-Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Official portrait in April 2013 | |
| King of the Netherlands | |
| Reign | 30 April 2013 – present |
| Inauguration | 30 April 2013 |
Who currently rules the Netherlands?
Monarchy of the Netherlands
| King of the Netherlands | |
|---|---|
| Willem-Alexander since 30 April 2013 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange |
Is there a King of Netherlands?
On 30 April 2013, King Willem-Alexander succeeded his mother as monarch. The King is married to Queen Máxima. The royal couple have three daughters, Princess Catharina-Amalia (the Princess of Orange), Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane.
Who makes up the Netherlands government?
Government and parliament The King and the ministers together make up the government. The Prime Minister heads meetings with the ministers, who together form the cabinet. The ministers and state secretaries (junior ministers) govern the country and implement policy. Parliament subjects the government to scrutiny.
Does the Netherlands have a queen?
Máxima (born Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti; 17 May 1971) is the queen of the Netherlands as the spouse of King Willem-Alexander….Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.
| Máxima | |
|---|---|
| Official portrait photo, 2015 | |
| Queen consort of the Netherlands | |
| Tenure | 30 April 2013 – present |
Does Netherlands have a president?
Incumbent. Mark Rutte The prime minister of the Netherlands (Dutch: Minister-president van Nederland) is the head of the executive branch of the Government of the Netherlands.
Does the King of Netherlands have power?
Holland is a fairly young monarchy. The Kingdom of the Netherlands was established in 1815, and King William I was its first ruler. The monarch has limited power; the King has immunity, but the real power lies with the ministers. The monarch is neutral and does not make pronouncements about political topics.
What kind of country is the Netherlands?
It is the largest of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands….Netherlands.
| Netherlands Nederland (Dutch) | |
|---|---|
| Demonym(s) | Dutch |
| Sovereign state | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| • Monarch | Willem-Alexander |
Which European royal family is the richest?
While the Windsors’ fortune puts them third in the wealth league, the £3.3 billion belonging to the Liechtenstein family of Liechtenstein makes it the richest of Europe’s 10 reigning monarchies.