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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Undertake U.S. Tour Ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Visit
The king said the visit was carefully prepared and let Dutch leaders discuss trade concerns and Caribbean security with Trump.
- King Willem-Alexander concluded his United States visit on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to engage with Donald Trump and emphasizing the importance of maintaining dialogue to discuss differences.
- The Dutch previously described the visit's timing as "unfortunate" amid public pressure to cancel, stemming from Trump's anti-Nato rhetoric and pledges to "wipe out" Iraq.
- During a relaxed dinner lasting 90 minutes longer than planned, King Willem-Alexander discussed the Caribbean part of the Netherlands, with Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire positioned 35 to 80 kilometres from the Venezuelan coast.
- Trade concerns weigh heavily: 50% of Dutch companies cite Trump's approach as their biggest geopolitical concern, while CBS reported exports to the United States fell 4.7% in the first 10 months of last year.
- The United States remains a vital partner and "guarantee of security and stability," King Willem-Alexander stressed, noting that maintaining contact is essential even when friends fundamentally disagree.
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King Willem-Alexander after visit to Trump in the US: "Grateful that we could go, to also speak out our differences." Watch the video on VRT NWS: news.
Royal Visit to Washington: Donald and Melania Trump welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to the White House on Tuesday (14 April). However, images of the royal visit shared by the First Lady arouse massive criticism.
The King said, among other things, that he had spoken about the differences of opinion between the United States and the Netherlands.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Undertake U.S. Tour Ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Visit
The Dutch royal couple’s visit included spending the night at the White House.King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on April 13, 2026.Credit: GettyThe GistLater in April, King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake a U.S. state visit—the first time the king has been stateside since becoming monarch in 2022.Ahead of that visit, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands visited the U.S. on a three-stop tour.Th…
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