Villa Eikenhorst, Royal palace in Wassenaar, Netherlands.
Villa Eikenhorst is a royal residence on the De Horsten estate, designed in the style of traditional Dutch farmhouses from the 17th century. The ground floor includes reception rooms and a library, while the upper floor was used as a private living area.
Princess Christina commissioned the construction between 1985 and 1987 under architect J.B. van Asbeck. After the royal family moved out in 2019, the property was converted for diplomatic and private rentals.
The name refers to oak clusters that once dotted the Horsten estate grounds, giving the property its wooded character. During the royal family's residence, the building served both for official receptions and daily routines with three young children.
The estate sits on extensive grounds with mature trees, blending private retreat areas with official rooms. Visitors can view the facade from the surrounding park, but access to the building itself is not open without permission.
King Willem-Alexander delivered multiple annual Christmas broadcasts to the Dutch people from here between 2013 and 2018. The building thus served both as a home and as the backdrop for national television addresses.
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