Prinsjesdag in The Netherlands 2024: All You Need to Know, Hague, Netherlands

Let me take you on a little adventure through one of the most exciting days in Dutch politics—Prinsjesdag! Every third Tuesday in September, The Netherlands comes alive with royal fanfare and a bit of political flair. It’s a day when all eyes are on His Majesty the King as he delivers the Speech from the Throne, setting the stage for the government’s plans for the coming year. But that’s just the beginning! Get ready to dive into the magic of Prinsjesdag in The Netherlands, explore the rich history, and feel the atmosphere that fills the streets of The Hague on this special day. Buckle up—this is going to be fun!

- Morning: The National Budget and the Budget Memorandum go into the Minister of Finance’s briefcase. The Royal Theater is prepared for all guests.

- 1 p.m.: Departure of Royal procession from the Noordeinde Palace and opening of the United Assembly of the States General (Royal Theater).

- 1:15 p.m.: The Royal procession arrives at the Royal Theater. From departure to arrival, a gun salute is fired every minute on Malieveld. The King delivers the Speech from the Throne. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).