At half past ten this morning, Prinsjesdag 2025 officially starts. Then the ceremonial signing of the Budget Memorandum takes place, performed by Minister Heinen at the Ministry of Finance.
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From ten to twelve, the Senate members enter the Koninklijke Schouwburg. First the members of the House of Representatives, then that of the Senate.
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At one o’clock the time has come: then Prinsjesdag 2025 takes the largest forms and the royal procession sets off from Noordeinde Palace. On to the Koninklijke Schouwburg, where the expected arrival time is a quarter past one. The king expresses the throne speech there.
According to Planning, the Royal procession returns at two hours at Noordeinde Palace. The King, Queen Máxima, Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia, Princess Ariane, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien will appear following the balcony.
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At a quarter to four, Minister Heinen of Finance gives the first explanation of the Budget Memorandum. And when he and State Secretary Heijnen have spoken to the press, Prinsjesdag 2025 will be over again.