Royals, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Maxima at the National Day of Remembrance in Amsterdam

May 4, 2026

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Royal at National Remembrance of the Dead - Amsterdam King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 4, 2026. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. Photo by NLBeeld Bruno Press ABACAPRESS.COM Netherlands Copyright: xBrunoxPress ABACAx
Royal at National Remembrance of the Dead - Amsterdam King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 4, 2026. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. Photo by NLBeeld Bruno Press ABACAPRESS.COM Netherlands Copyright: xBrunoxPress ABACAx
Royal at National Remembrance of the Dead - Amsterdam King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 4, 2026. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. Photo by NLBeeld Bruno Press ABACAPRESS.COM Netherlands Copyright: xBrunoxPress ABACAx
Royal at National Remembrance of the Dead - Amsterdam King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 4, 2026. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. Photo by NLBeeld Bruno Press ABACAPRESS.COM Netherlands Copyright: xBrunoxPress ABACAx
National May 4th Commemoration on Dam Square in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM 04-05-26. The National Commemoration takes place at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima lay a wreath on behalf of the entire Dutch population, and (grand)children lay wreaths on behalf of survivors for various groups of war victims. Every year during the National Remembrance Day on May 4, we pause to remember the victims of the Second World War and of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations. At 8:00 PM, there is a two-minute silence throughout the Netherlands. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
National May 4th Commemoration on Dam Square in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM 04-05-26. The National Commemoration takes place at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima lay a wreath on behalf of the entire Dutch population, and (grand)children lay wreaths on behalf of survivors for various groups of war victims. Every year during the National Remembrance Day on May 4, we pause to remember the victims of the Second World War and of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations. At 8:00 PM, there is a two-minute silence throughout the Netherlands. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
National May 4th Commemoration on Dam Square in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM 04-05-26. The National Commemoration takes place at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima lay a wreath on behalf of the entire Dutch population, and (grand)children lay wreaths on behalf of survivors for various groups of war victims. Every year during the National Remembrance Day on May 4, we pause to remember the victims of the Second World War and of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations. At 8:00 PM, there is a two-minute silence throughout the Netherlands. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
National May 4th Commemoration on Dam Square in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM 04-05-26. The National Commemoration takes place at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima lay a wreath on behalf of the entire Dutch population, and (grand)children lay wreaths on behalf of survivors for various groups of war victims. Every year during the National Remembrance Day on May 4, we pause to remember the victims of the Second World War and of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations. At 8:00 PM, there is a two-minute silence throughout the Netherlands. NICO GARSTMAN CONTENT CURATION AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS Copyright: xNICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx NICOxGARSTMANx xCONTENTxCURATIONx
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557479231x originalFilename: 557479231.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:42:01 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld POOL Koen van Weel Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557479084x originalFilename: 557479084.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557479076x originalFilename: 557479076.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:39:40 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld POOL Koen van Weel Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557479116x originalFilename: 557479116.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:30:36 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557479111x originalFilename: 557479111.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557479101x originalFilename: 557479101.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Activists are arrested during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square. During the National Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated in the Netherlands, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. RAMON VAN FLYMEN ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478859x originalFilename: 557478859.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478837x originalFilename: 557478837.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478912x originalFilename: 557478912.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Schoolchildren lay a wreath during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. PATRICK VAN EMST POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478863x originalFilename: 557478863.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:25:58 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Mirjam Sterk, Minister of Long-Term Care, Youth and Sport, lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478675x originalFilename: 557478675.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Activists are arrested during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square. During the National Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated in the Netherlands, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. RAMON VAN FLYMEN ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478642x originalFilename: 557478642.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478621x originalFilename: 557478621.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Mirjam Sterk, Minister of Long-Term Care, Youth and Sport, lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557478673x originalFilename: 557478673.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477424x originalFilename: 557477424.jpg
AMSTERDAM - The Last Post is played during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477391x originalFilename: 557477391.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477356x originalFilename: 557477356.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:09:41 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld POOL Koen van Weel Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477265x originalFilename: 557477265.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477259x originalFilename: 557477259.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477171x originalFilename: 557477171.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477050x originalFilename: 557477050.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:04:32 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Demonstrators are arrested during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477063x originalFilename: 557477063.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Demonstrators are arrested during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477060x originalFilename: 557477060.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:05:24 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld POOL Koen van Weel Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander lay a wreath during the National Remembrance of the Dead on Dam Square. During Remembrance of the Dead, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557477006x originalFilename: 557477006.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 19:58:30 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 20:00:13 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld POOL Koen van Weel Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557476883x originalFilename: 557476883.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima, Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557476857x originalFilename: 557476857.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima, Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema and King Willem Alexander during the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved.. REMKO DE WAAL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557476836x originalFilename: 557476836.jpg
AMSTERDAM - Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten during the National Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square. During Remembrance Day, the victims of the Second World War in Europe and Southeast Asia are commemorated, as well as the victims of subsequent war situations and peacekeeping operations in which the Netherlands was involved. KOEN VAN WEEL POOL ANP netherlands out - belgium out Copyright: xx x557476839x originalFilename: 557476839.jpg
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 18:55:58 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 18:37:20 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 18:17:34 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2026-05-04 18:37:11 AMSTERDAM, 04-05-2026, Dam Square. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend the memorial service at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Subsequently, the Royal Couple lays a wreath at the National Monument on Dam Square. PHOTO: NLBeeld Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld Patrick van Emst Copyright: xx x
04-05-2026 Amsterdam Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander arriving for the wearth laying ceremony (Dodenherdenking) at the WWII memorial at the monument op de Dam in Amsterdam. Â Copyright: xPPEx

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04-05-2026 Amsterdam Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander arriving for the wearth laying ceremony (Dodenherdenking) at the WWII memorial at the monument op de Dam in Amsterdam. Â Copyright: xPPEx