Midden-Delfland councillor Roy Ringeling awarded royal honour for public service
Former councillor Roy Ringeling has been appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his long-standing dedication to local democracy in Midden-Delfland. Residents recognize his efforts to prioritize community interests over party politics.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Roy Ringeling |
| Honour | Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Service Period | 2006–2014 (OGP), 2018–present (Christian Union) |
| Municipality | Midden-Delfland |
| Notable Role | Chair of the confidence committee |
| Date of Announcement | 1 April 2026 |
The Dutch royal honours system recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to society, often nominated by local governments. Municipal councils, like Midden-Delfland’s, play a key role in identifying deserving candidates for such distinctions based on their public service.
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Royal honour for councillor Roy Ringeling
Former councillor Roy Ringeling has received a royal honour. He has been appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Ringeling served as a councillor in Midden-Delfland for several terms: from 2006 to 2014 representing OGP and from 2018 onwards for the Christian Union. During these years, he was deeply committed to local democracy and the residents of our municipality.
He was known as a councillor who looked beyond party interests. With his experience and character, he often fulfilled a role above party politics, such as chairing the confidence committee during the procedure for appointing a new mayor.
The honour is a token of appreciation for his many years of dedication to Midden-Delfland.