Royal Archives
The Royal Archives comprise the Oranges’ personal archives as well as their library, photographic archives and art collection. The archives fall under the management of the Royal Household.
The neo-classical building which houses the Royal Archives was built between 1896 and 1899. The archives are located in the gardens of Noordeinde Palace, between the Royal Stables and the Palace. The building was renovated in 1997, and a year later a new underground depot was put in.
The Royal Archives date back to the regency of Queen Emma. The construction of the repository at Noordeinde made it possible to manage the archives, the library and the historical collections from a central location. The various collections continue to grow steadily, thanks to donations and purchases. After 1945 the director of the Royal Archives was also put in charge of the historical collections in the palaces.