Noordeinde Palace, Royal workplace palace in The Hague, Netherlands
Noordeinde Palace is a working royal building in The Hague where King Willem-Alexander maintains his office. The structure forms an H shape with two side wings and a central section housing a large ballroom, while stables and formal gardens complete the grounds.
The site began in the 16th century as a medieval farmhouse that passed into noble hands in 1533. After Napoleon's defeat, Prince William returned in 1813 and converted the building into a royal residence that continues to serve as a workplace today.
The palace takes its name from the street running north to south through The Hague where the building stands. Visitors often see royal standards on the roof when the King is present and conducting government business.
The stable buildings and gardens regularly open their doors to visitors, while the main building remains reserved as an office. Plan time to walk the exterior grounds and view publicly accessible parts of the royal collection.
A separate building on the grounds holds the Royal Archives with historical documents of the House of Orange-Nassau. This collection spans centuries of royal correspondence and official records that open only for research purposes.
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