Regalia
The regalia symbolise the monarch’s power and dignity.
They were commissioned from goldsmiths by King Willem II in 1840.
The crown
The crown symbolises the sovereignty of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands, which (since 10 October 2010) consists of the Netherlands,
Aruba, Curaçao and St Maarten.
It also symbolises the dignity of the head of state. Since Dutch monarchs are not crowned, they never actually wear the crown.
It also symbolises the dignity of the head of state. Since Dutch monarchs are not crowned, they never actually wear the crown.
Other regalia
As well as the crown, the other regalia are:
- the sceptre, standing for the monarch's authority;
- the orb, standing for the monarch's territory;
- the sword of state, standing for the monarch's power;
- the national standard, with the Dutch coat of arms.