Prinsjesdag, the third Tuesday of September, marks the Dutch parliament's grand opening with flamboyant royal fanfare. Picture this: King Willem-Alexander parades through The Hague in the golden carriage, delivering the 'Troonrede' or Royal Speech, outlining government plans. It's a day where politics meets pageantry, steeped in history dating back to the 18th century.

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• First Release Sep 3, 2021