Pride of place! Signed photos of the Queen and Philip get a prime spot in the drawing room of the Amsterdam’s newly refurbished royal palace – and Camilla and Charles feature too
- King Willem-Alexander lives in Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands
- Maxima, 48, and girls Catharina-Amalia, 15, Alexia, 13, and Ariane, 11 reside there
- Signed portraits of Her Majesty, 93, and Prince Philip, 98, take pride of place
- Also on display are photographs of Duchess of Cornwall, 71, and Charles, 70
King Willem-Alexander has signed portraits of the Queen and Prince Philip proudly on display at his newly-renovated Palace in the Netherlands.
The royal, 52, resides in Huis ten Bosch in The Hague with wife Queen Maxima, 48, and their three daughters Catharina-Amalia, 15, Alexia, 13, and Ariane, 11.
It has been refurbished in recent years and during the renovation, the roof and the landing steps were replaced and, among other things, the historic stucco ceilings and the facade were renovated.
In addition, asbestos and wood rot have been removed and technical installations have been renewed.
But it’s the framed official portraits of Her Majesty, 93 and Prince Philip, 98, which really stand out – and come complete with their signatures.
Signed portraits of the Queen, 93, and Prince Philip, 98, take pride of place at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands – which is home to King Willem-Alexander and his family
A photograph of The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall is also proudly placed on display. The image appears to be one from their 2018 Christmas card photoshoot taken in their Clarence House garden
Placed alongside other world leaders, a photograph of The Prince of Wales, 70, and Duchess of Cornwall, 71, are also placed on an intricately detailed cabinet in the drawing room.
The chosen picture appears to be one taken on the same photo shoot they used for the front of their Christmas Cards in 2018.
Camilla can be sitting down on a chair in their Clarence House garden during the summer wearing a cream and crepe dress by Fiona Clare, as a smart-looking Charles stands beside her.
Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague has been the residential palace of the Dutch Royal Family since 1981.
King Willem-Alexander’s home, which he shares with wife Queen Maxima, 48, and their three daughters Catharina-Amalia, 15, Alexia, 13, and Ariane, 11, has been refurbished in recent years
There are plenty of books on offer at the impressive abode as the library room is decked out in a bold blue units and matching sofa
The Palace is decked out with various framed photos of world leaders from across the globe (pictured)
An elaborately decorated bedroom is also on display at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands
The impressive building is located in the Haagse Bos forest and boasts a grand garden complete with waterfall detail
A low-hanging chandelier and chaise longe can be seen in the intricately detailed drawing room
During the Palace’s renovation, the historic stucco ceilings and the facade were renovated. Pictured, the dining room complete with a floral table centerpiece
Eighteen historic pendants are also on display but are kept behind thick glass for added protection
The impressive building is located in the Haagse Bos forest and is one of three official residences of the Royal Family – the other two being Noordeinde Palace in The Hague and the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
In January 2019 King Willem-Alexander and his family moved to the palace. It’s widely speculated that the pond in the lavish garden is where he popped the question to Maxima on the ice in 2001.
His great-grandmother, Queen Wilhelmina, also skated there when she was a young queen.
A wing of the palace has been fitted out as a guest accommodation and is suitable for representative purposes.
Dutch medallists at Olympic Games or the new government are, true to tradition, presented with the king on the steps of the royal abode.
During the renovation, the roof and the landing steps were replaced. Pictured, the impressive Palace’s exterior
A palm tree print covers the walls in the Palace’s reception room. A lampshade and apple feature create a chrome theme
King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima, 48, alos have a picture of their three daughters Catharina-Amalia, 15, Alexia, 13, and Ariane, 11 on display
The historic corridor has symmetrical stairs leading to the many different rooms of the Palace, which is located in the Haagse Bos forest
A portrait of Prince Charles and Camilla is placed alongside other world leaders on a decorative wooden cabinet
The construction of the palace was commissioned by Prince Frederick Henry in 1645 and it become a summer residence for him and his wife, Princess Amalia.
It remained the property of various princes until it was nationalised during the period of French domination between 1795 and 1813.
From the proclamation of William I as King of the Netherlands in 1815, the building was occasionally inhabited by members of the Dutch Royal Family.
The property had two renovations after it suffered much damage during World War II to make it livable.
Princess Beatrix, Prince Claus and their children moved into the palace in 1981.
Currently, the palace consists of a central part with two long wings, spanning approximately 110 m from end to end. Pictured, the drawing room
Portraits of Her Majesty, 93, and Prince Philip, 98, are placed at the front of the display and are amongst those of world leaders
A gold chandelier is the talking point of the living room area, which features a sofa and chairs for King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima’s many guests
A reception room looks out onto the gorgeous greenery surrounding this historic Palace in the Netherlands
During World War II, the Palace (pictured now) was heavily damaged, but two thorough renovations made it fit to live in again. Princess Beatrix, Prince Claus and their children moved into the palace in 1981
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