Dutch Olympic heroes to be honored by Royal Family at Noordeinde Palace
Dutch athletes who won medals at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics will be celebrated by King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Amalia in The Hague. The event highlights national pride and recognition for their achievements on the global stage.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Reception for Dutch medal winners |
| Location | Noordeinde Palace, The Hague |
| Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Royal Attendees | King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess of Orange |
| Organizer | NOC*NSF (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport) |
| Speakers | Prime Minister, Minister for Long-term Care and Sport, Carl Verheijen (Chef de Mission) |
| Venue Highlights | Glazen Zaal (Glass Hall), reception |
The Dutch Royal Family frequently participates in national celebrations to honor achievements in sports, culture, and science. The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, through NOC*NSF, coordinates such events to recognize athletic excellence and inspire public engagement in sports.
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Royal Couple and Princess of Orange to Receive Dutch Medal Winners from Milan 2026 Winter Olympics
News | 02/18/2026 | 3:04 PM
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima, along with Her Royal Highness the Princess of Orange, will receive the Dutch medal winners of the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague.
NOC*NSF, on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, will organize the official congratulatory program for the Olympic medal winners in The Hague on this day. The medal winners and their coaches will first be honored in the Glazen Zaal (Glass Hall), where the Prime Minister, the Minister for Long-term Care and Sport, and Chef de Mission Carl Verheijen will address them. This will be followed by a reception at Noordeinde Palace.