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Trump and First Lady Welcome Dutch Royals to White House Dinner
The former president and his wife hosted the Netherlands' king and queen for a state dinner.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:57am
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The former US president and first lady welcome the Dutch king and queen for an official state dinner, highlighting the continued importance of diplomatic relations.Palm Beach TodayFormer President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to the White House on April 13, 2026 for an official state dinner.
Why it matters
The visit of the Dutch royals to the White House during the Trump administration highlights the continued importance of diplomatic relations and state visits, even after a politically divisive presidency.
The details
The Trumps greeted the Dutch king and queen upon their arrival at the White House, with the two couples posing for photos before heading inside for the dinner. The event was part of an official state visit, underscoring the ongoing diplomatic ties between the United States and the Netherlands.
- The visit took place on April 13, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021.
Melania Trump
The wife of former President Donald Trump, who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
King Willem-Alexander
The reigning monarch of the Netherlands since 2013.
Queen Maxima
The wife of King Willem-Alexander and the Queen of the Netherlands.
The takeaway
The visit of the Dutch royals to the White House during the Trump administration underscores the enduring importance of international diplomacy and state visits, even in the aftermath of a politically divisive presidency.
