List of honours of the Dutch royal family by country

This article serves as an index Ã¢ÂÂ as complete as possible Ã¢ÂÂ of all the honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Dutch Royal Family, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient.

Dutch honours

King Willem-Alexander:
Grand Master of the Military William Order
Grand Master and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Grand Master of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Co-Grand Master and Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Grand Master and Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange
Grand Master of the Order of the Crown
Grand Master of the Decoration for Loyalty and Merit
Recipient of the
Recipient of the Queen Beatrix Inauguration Medal
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Honorary Commander of the Order of Saint John in the Netherlands
Recipient of the Eleven Cities Cross
Queen MÃÂ¡xima:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Beatrix:
Former Grand Master of the Military William Order
Former Grand Master and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Former Grand Master of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Former Co-Grand Master of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Former Grand Master of the Order of the House of Orange
Former Grand Master of the Order of the Crown
Former Grand Master of the Decoration for Loyalty and Merit
Former Grand Master Knight of the Order of Saint John
Patron of the Teutonic Order of Bailiwick of Utrecht
Former Honorary Commander of the Order of Saint John in the Netherlands
Recipient of the Silver Wedding Anniversary Medal of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Princess Beatrix, Princess of Orange and Claus Van Amsberg
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal

Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Alexia:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Ariane:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Mabel:
Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Prince Constantijn:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Recipient of the Queen Beatrix Inauguration Medal
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Laurentien:
Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Irene:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Recipient of the Silver Wedding Anniversary Medal of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Princess Beatrix, Princess of Orange and Claus Van Amsberg
Recipient of the Queen Beatrix Inauguration Medal
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Princess Margriet:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Recipient of the Silver Wedding Anniversary Medal of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Princess Beatrix, Princess of Orange and Claus Van Amsberg
Recipient of the Queen Beatrix Inauguration Medal
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal
Pieter van Vollenhoven:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Grand Cross of the Order of the House of Orange
Recipient of the Queen Beatrix Inauguration Medal
Recipient of the Wedding Medal of Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange and MÃÂ¡xima Zorreguieta
Recipient of the King Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal

European foreign honours

Greece

Greek royal family

Princess Beatrix: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Olga and Sophia

Greek republic

King Willem-Alexander: Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer (31 October 2022)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer (31 October 2022)
Princess Beatrix: Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer

Iceland

Princess Beatrix: Collar with Grand Cross Breast Star of the Order of the Falcon

Italy

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Princess Beatrix: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Princess Margriet: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Latvia

King Willem-Alexander: Commander Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Three Stars
Queen MÃÂ¡xima: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of Three Stars
Princess Beatrix: Commander Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Three Stars

Lithuania

King Willem-Alexander: Golden Chain of the Order of Vytautas the Great
Queen MÃÂ¡xima: Grand Cross of the Order for Merits to Lithuania
Princess Beatrix: Golden Chain of the Order of Vytautas the Great

Luxembourg

King Willem-Alexander:
Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Queen Maxima:
Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Princess Beatrix:
Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Princess Margriet:
Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown
Pieter van Vollenhoven:
Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown

Norway

King Willem-Alexander: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. Olav
Queen MÃÂ¡xima: Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
Princess Beatrix: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of St. Olav
Princess Margriet: Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Poland

King Willem-Alexander: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle
Queen MÃÂ¡xima: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle
Princess Beatrix: Knight of the Order of the White Eagle
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2012)

Portugal

King Willem-Alexander:
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Grand Collar of the Military Order of Christ
Queen MÃÂ¡xima:
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Grand Collar of the Military Order of Christ
Princess Beatrix: Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry
Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange: Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
Princess Margriet: Grand Cross of the Order of Christ
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry

Romania

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands:
Socialist Republic of Romania: Grand Cross of the Order of 23 August
: Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania (2001)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands:
Socialist Republic of Romania: Grand Cross of the Order of 23 August
Pieter van Vollenhoven:
Socialist Republic of Romania: Grand Cross of the Order of 23 August

Slovakia

King Willem-Alexander: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross (7 March 2023)
Queen Maxima: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross (7 March 2023)
Princess Beatrix: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Double Cross

Spain

King Willem-Alexander:
Knight of the Collar of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III (2024)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2001)
Queen Maxima:
Dame Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Spanish Order of Charles III (2024)
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2001)
Princess Beatrix:
Dame of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1,187th member; 1985)
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1980)
Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange:
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2024)
Princess Margriet: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1980)
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1980)

Sweden

King Willem-Alexander: Knight with Collar of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
Queen Maxima:
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (21 April 2009)
Member of the Royal Order of the Seraphim (11 October 2022)
Princess Beatrix: Member with Collar of the Royal Order of the Seraphim
Recipient of the 50th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/1996)
Recipient of the 70th Birthday Badge Medal of King Carl XVI Gustaf (30/04/2016)
Princess Margriet: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star

Turkey

Princess Beatrix: Member 1st Class of the Order of the State of Republic of Turkey

United Kingdom

King Willem-Alexander: Stranger Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter (2018)
Princess Beatrix:
Stranger Lady Companion of the Order of the Garter (8th Lady since 1901; 1989)
Recipient of the Royal Victorian Chain (1982)
Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1958)

Yugoslavia

Princess Beatrix: Grand Cross of the Order of the Yugoslav Star

African foreign honours

Cameroon

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of Order of Merit
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cordon of Order of Merit

Cape Verde

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Member 1st Class of the AmÃÂlcar Cabral Order
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Medal of Merit, 1st Class

Ethiopia

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Queen of Sheba (1969)

Ghana

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Honorary Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana

Ivory Coast

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the National Order (January 1973)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the National Order
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cross of the National Order

Liberia

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia

Senegal

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion

South Africa

Princess Beatrix: Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope

Tunisia

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Republic (1973)

Asian foreign honours

Brunei

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Member of the Family Order of Laila Utama (prefix: Datu Laila Utama, post-nominal: DK, 21 January 2013)
Queen Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Member of the Family Order of Laila Utama (prefix: Datu Laila Utama, post-nominal: DK, 21 January 2013)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (when Queen): Member of the Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (post-nominal: DKMB, 21 January 2013)

Indonesia

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands:Star of Mahaputera, 1st Class (27 August 1995)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 1st Class (27 August 1995)

Iranian Imperial Family

Princess Beatrix: Member 1st Class of the Order of the Pleiades
Princess Irene: Member 2nd Class of the Order of the Pleiades

Japan

King Willem-Alexander: Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum
Queen Maxima: Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown
Princess Beatrix:
Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of the Chrysanthemum
Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown
Princess Margriet: Grand Cordon (Paulownia) of the Order of the Precious Crown
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure

Jordan

King Willem-Alexander: Collar of the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali (20 March 2018)
Queen Maxima: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (20 March 2018)
Princess Beatrix: Collar of the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali
Prince Constantjin: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance
Princess Laurentien: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance
Princess Margriet: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance

Nepalese Royal Family

Princess Beatrix: Member of the Order of Ojaswi Rajanya

Oman

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands:
Member Special Class of the Grand Order of the Rennaissance (10 January 2012)
Collar of the Order of Al-Said (15 April 2025)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands:
Member 1st Class of the Order of Sultan Qaboos (10 January 2012)
Member Special Class of the Order of Oman (15 April 2025)
Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange: Member 1st Class of the Order of the Renaissance (15 April 2025)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Collar of the Order of Al-Said (10 January 2012)

Qatar

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: The Necklace of Independence (9 March 2011)

South Korea

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Recipient of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa (12 December 2023)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit (12 December 2023)

Thailand

King Willem-Alexander: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
Princess Princess Beatrix:
Dame of the Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
Dame of the Order of the Royal House of Chakri
Princess Irene: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao

United Arab Emirates

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Member of the Union Order (9 January 2012)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Member of the Union Order (9 January 2012)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Member of the Order of Zayed (9 January 2012)

North American foreign honours

Mexico

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Sash of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (2 November 2009)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Sash of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (2 November 2009)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (2 November 2009)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Sash of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
Princess Irene of the Netherlands: Sash of the Order of the Aztec Eagle

South American foreign honours

Argentina

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Collar of the Order of the Liberator General San MartÃÂn (27/03/2017)

Brazil

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross (2003)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross (2003)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross (2003)

Chile

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (2003)
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (2003)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Collar of the Order of Merit (2003)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (25/05/2009)

Peru

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun (1997)
Princess Irene of the Netherlands: Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun

Suriname

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
Queen MÃÂ¡xima of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cordon of the Honorary Order of the Yellow Star

Venezuela

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Liberator (2006)
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands: Collar of the Order of the Liberator (1987)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Liberator
Pieter van Vollenhoven: Grand Cordon of the Order of the Liberator

International organization

International Olympic Committee

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands: Recipient of the Gold Olympic Order (8 September 2013)

Malta

Princess Beatrix: Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta

References

Sources

ALLESOPEENRIJ, Onderscheidingen van de koninklijke familie (Decorations of the Royal Family)