THE HAGUE – Public trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased for the second consecutive year, according to the annual King’s Day survey conducted by EenVandaag among 22,000 respondents.
The survey shows that confidence in the king has risen from 53 to 63 percent, while Queen Máxima recorded an even stronger increase, from 53 to 69 percent. The growth is particularly notable among younger respondents aged 18 to 35, where approval jumped from 48 to 68 percent.
Support for the monarchy as an institution is also on the rise. A total of 59 percent of those surveyed believe the Netherlands should maintain the royal family, compared to 52 percent a year earlier.
Trust in Princess Amalia remains stable, with 62 percent expressing confidence in her and 64 percent believing she will become a good queen in the future.
Respondents cited several reasons for the rising popularity of the royal family, including their visibility and involvement in defense-related activities, as well as their role during a period of increasing international tensions. Around 67 percent said the royal family’s engagement with the military has positively influenced their perception, while 70 percent view the king as a valuable representative of the Netherlands abroad.
The findings reflect a strengthening position of the Dutch monarchy at a time when its role both domestically and internationally continues to be closely followed, including in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom.