koninklijke waardering stabiel in 2026, Máxima scoort hoogste cijfer
Den Haag, maandag, 27 april 2026.
Het koninklijk gezin ontvangt opnieuw hoge cijfers in de jaarlijkse NOS Koningsdagenquête. Koningin Máxima behoudt de toppositie met een gemiddelde score van 7,5. Prinses Amalia komt dichtbij met een 7,3. Koning Willem-Alexander ziet zijn tevredenheid toenemen tot 53 procent, een stijging vergeleken met vorig jaar. De steun voor de monarchie blijft stabiel op 62 procent. Interesse in het koninklijk huis daalt wellicht, terwijl kritiek op de kosten toeneemt. Bijna zestig procent waardeert hun inzet voor Defensie.
stable support despite rising cost concerns
Public support for the monarchy remains steady at 62 percent according to the annual NOS Koningsdagenquête conducted by Ipsos I&O [1]. This marks continuity from 2025 when support also stood at 62 percent [2]. However opposition slightly decreased from 22 percent to 20 percent [1]. While overall backing holds firm younger demographics show less enthusiasm with only 52 percent supporting the monarchy compared to 69 percent among older citizens [1]. Concerns about royal expenses have grown sharply as 49 percent now consider the institution too costly up from 34 percent last year [1][3]. 44.118
report card reveals generational differences in perception
Koningin Máxima maintains her top position with an average grade of 7.5 from the public [1]. Prinses Amalia closely follows scoring 7.3 reflecting strong approval among younger audiences [1]. Koning Willem-Alexander received a 6.9 matching his previous rating yet perceived satisfaction rose noticeably to 53 percent from 47 percent in 2025 [1][3]. This improvement suggests growing appreciation particularly within the 18 to 34 age group where confidence in the king increased [3]. Despite stable scores transparency around royal activities appears to be declining as only 10 percent correctly identified Máxima’s work with international organizations down from 14 percent in 2025 [1]. 28.571
defence involvement boosts image but scrutiny grows
Active participation by members of the royal family in defence initiatives is viewed positively by nearly sixty percent of respondents [1][3]. Máxima officially joined the army reserve in 2025 while prinses Amalia began training at the Defensity College during the same period [3]. Their direct roles contributed to 58 percent of Dutch citizens approving of royal engagement with the armed forces [1]. Yet oversight demands intensify as 26 percent now question whether continued funding for the monarchy is justified compared to 21 percent last year [3]. Financial scrutiny extends to Amalia who reportedly used 26 percent of her allowance through expense accounts sparking debate [3]. 23.81
public interest declines amid shifting priorities
Interest in the royal house has declined notably dropping from 27 percent in 2025 to 21 percent in 2026 [1][2]. This reflects a broader societal shift away from traditional institutions especially among younger populations [3]. Although official duties continue including state visits such as the joint trip to the United States and a stay at the White House attention levels remain subdued [1]. That event drew mixed reactions with 27 percent endorsing it while 33 percent judged it poorly [1]. Meanwhile local recognition ceremonies persist as seen in The Hague where fifty seven individuals received royal honors in April 2026 the highest number in five years [4]. 22.222
koningsdag celebrations anchor national traditions
Koningsdag 2026 took place in Dokkum where the royal couple attended the annual concert at the Sense Theater [2]. The visit included a ceremonial walk accompanied by Frisian horses starting at the Bonifatius Chapel and passing key historic sites along the Elfstedentocht route [2]. Weather conditions were mild with temperatures reaching approximately 12 degrees Celsius [2]. Travel across the country remained manageable thanks to additional rail services under the Orange timetable introduced by NS [2]. Major cities like Utrecht and Amsterdam experienced large crowds prompting municipal crowd control measures [2]. In Rotterdam authorities distributed orange wristbands promoting women’s safety with a murder investigation reward raised to €25,000 [2].