Prinsjesdag • The Prince’s Day Procession • The Hague - THE NETHERLANDS

Every year on Prinsjesdag the Dutch king and queen climb in their golden carriage and roll through tree-shaded streets in the Hague, where the Dutch parliament is located. They’re on the way to a joint session of the Dutch government where the King will read the government’s plans for the coming parliamentary year. Its an old tradition, with military bands, blinged-out horses and fans of the Dutch royalty lining the way. But why - in such a modern country like The Netherlands - is there still a King and wh