Orange Black Book: The disconcerting history of our Royal Family
What is it remarkable that the Netherlands is still Oranjegezind. Especially because the behaviour of the royal family regularly gave rise (or see in recent weeks: giving) to the contrary. And what is it remarkable that the Netherlands still has a kingship in the 21st century, with all its old-fashioned elements.
Summary
Why is our royal family so popular? Not only in the Netherlands, but also outside. What did they deserve that worship? Is it their performance? Their abilities? The merits of the kings and emperors who have disappeared in the fog of history were once praised heavenly. Now there are only a few kingdoms left in Europe. They only stand in Scandinavia, Great Britain, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands.
In our country, the House of Orange is the chosen family who, solely on the basis of birth, is given the special place it occupies in the Dutch order. That is how it is regulated in our Constitution. There has never been an Orange so far who has refused the throne. The kingship is therefore a lice job, although you have to be hungry for it. It is widely paid and the secondary conditions are enviable: free living (in various beautiful locations in beautiful palaces), free travel in all conceivable types of (own) transport, a duty-free allowance (as the king's salary is called euphemistically) and exemption from inheritance tax. Under the watchful eye of the National Information Service, the Orange-minded press actively participates in the image that the monarchy would be the connecting factor that brings together and unites the Dutch people. In this book, historian Gerard Aalders examines the widespread adoration of our kings and queens.
Hans Maessen interviews author Gerard Aalders about his recently published Orange Black Book - the disconcerting history of the royal family. 'Aalders wonders what reasons exist for continuing the monarchy. Strictly measured by its merits for our country and stripped of all the frills. He plunges into the turbulent history of our royal family, makes extraordinary discoveries and comes to striking conclusions. It turns out an amazing and sobering reality.” #boekbespreking #koningshuis
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