King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Make a Statement with Striking Photo During Netherlands - Japan Match

During the Dutch national team's opening World Cup match, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will host a special visit at Het Loo Palace. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will join them for a unique occasion: watching the Netherlands' football match against the Asian nation.

Sports and the Royal House have gone hand-in-hand for years. At major tournaments, the Dutch royals consistently appear in the stands to cheer on Dutch athletes. They were present at the Olympic Games earlier this year, and another sports trip is already scheduled for next week. In Texas, they will watch the match between the Netherlands and Sweden, followed by Curaçao against Ecuador.

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