Costs, Income and Fortune of the Dutch Royal Family

[mktv2000]

Reports that the Queen's wealth has taken a slide. The best part about this is the statement put out by the Queen's press office. Shows a sense of humor about the whole thing.

[wbenson]

nrc.nl - International - Dutch royals do not come cheap

The Dutch monarchy is the second most expensive one in Europe, only after the UK’s, according to Belgian professor Herman Matthijs.

[lucien]

Originally Posted by wbenson

nrc.nl - International - Dutch royals do not come cheap

The Dutch monarchy is the second most expensive one in Europe, only after the UK’s, according to Belgian professor Herman Matthijs.

It's in balance with our BNP,allthough a small country,we do belong in the top 10 of the worlds richest nations.It is peanuts really.
Other Monarchies might come cheaper on first look,but have a load of hidden costs too.So,in the end it maybe isn't us that comes
second at all.The Belgian professor says as much