Organisation
The Royal Household helps the Queen in the performance of her official duties. The Queen and the other members of the Royal House also rely on the support of the Queen’s Office, the Government Information Service and the Royal and Diplomatic Protection Department. (All the information on the Dutch-language website is up-to-date. The translations into English in this part of the site are currently being adapted to reflect the new situation after the abdication and investiture. )
Royal Household
The Royal Household employs nearly 300 people, who work at the royal residences in The Hague, Wassenaar, Amsterdam and Apeldoorn.Royal Stables
A division of the Civil Household, the Royal Stables arranges transport for the members of the Royal House and the Royal Household.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.Queen's Office
The Queen’s Office forms the link between the head of state and her ministers. The Office arranges meetings between the Queen and the ministers and state secretaries. It also deals with requests from ordinary citizens.Government Information Service
A subdivision of the Ministry of General Affairs, the Netherlands Government Information Service (RVD) provides information about the Royal House, general government policy and the Ministry itself.Security
The Royal and Diplomatic Protection Department (DKDB) protects the members of the Royal House, at home and abroad.
