As the Dutch celebrated King's Night in Amsterdam, public sentiment toward King Willem-Alexander has seen a stabilization, yet it has not fully rebounded from the downturn experienced
during the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by a series of notable missteps by the monarch. However, recent research indicates that confidence levels have plateaued, according to broadcaster NOS.
NOS traditionally releases an annual update on the popularity of the royal family on King's Day, coinciding with Willem-Alexander's birthday. This year, the festivities took place in Emmen.
On average, the Dutch populace rates the king at 6.6 out of 10, consistent with last year's assessment but notably lower than the 7.7 recorded in 2020. During that time, the king commanded the confidence of 75% of the population, a figure that has since plummeted to 44%.
-ADVERTISEMENT- However, generational divides are starkly evident. Whereas 51% of 18 to 35-year-olds expressed satisfaction with the king last year, that figure has dwindled to 41% presently. Conversely, support from the over-55 demographic remains steady at 47%.
Queen Máxima maintains her position as the most favored royal, garnering a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Nonetheless, a significant majority of over-55s and approximately half of 18 to 35-year-olds express approval for her performance.
Princess Amalia continues to receive a commendable rating of 7 out of 10, lauded for her maturity, intelligence, engagement, ambition, and her suitability as the next in line to the throne. Photo by -Lionell Charles, Wikimedia commons.