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House of Orange

All Stories about the royal family brought together

Royal orange? Or was it something else...? Immerse yourself and learn all about facts and fables about the Oranges on the basis of the museum collection.

Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange

Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange

1:18 min. - Father of the Dutch nation. Fighter or diplomat?
Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands

Portrait of William I

1:17 min. - King of the Netherlands
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Portrait of William III

1:25 min. - Prince of Orange, King of England and Stadtholder
Bust of William IV Bust of William IV

Bust of William IV

1:15 min. - The first Stadtholder of all the provinces
Stadtholder’s chair Stadtholder’s chair

Stadholder’s Chair

1:21 min. - A mighty, empty chair
Toilet Mirror Toilet Mirror

Toilet Mirror

1:10 min. - Princess Marianne’s heavy mirror
The Battle of Waterloo The Battle of Waterloo

The Battle of Waterloo

1:16 min. - How was Napoleon defeated in this famous battle?