After a Prevented Cabinet Collapse, the King May Read the Speech from the Throne: This Is What Prinsjesdag 2026 Looks Like

NRC·14 September · 22:42·1 week ago

On the third Tuesday of September 2026, King Willem-Alexander will once again read the Speech from the Throne. This follows a recently averted cabinet collapse. After the king’s address, Finance Minister Eelco Heinen (VVD) will present the Budget Memorandum to the House of Representatives. The events mark the traditional Prinsjesdag in The Hague, where the government outlines its plans for the coming year. The ceremony continues as scheduled despite recent political tensions.

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