Donald Trump Conferences with the Dutch Regal Household During NATO Gathering
Ain't No Mountain High Enough for President Trump
That's right, folks, President Donald Trump is making history by bunking down at the Hague in the Netherlands this week, setting the stage for a NATO summit kicking off tomorrow. Before the sumptuous dinner with other NATO heads of state, Trump got cozy with Dutch royalty - King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and their daughter Crown Princess Amalia.
Trump's accommodations for the night? None other than the Huis ten Bosch Palace, one of the Dutch King's three swanky pads. Originally, Trump was slated to hole up in a hotel in Noordwijk, but the White House pulled a surprise, confirming that Trump would be crashing in the King's crib!
You guessed it - this is a first for an American president, who'll now be the envy of every college kid vying for a dorm room upgrade. The plan? Trump and his entourage will bed down in the lavish King's quarters, as detailed by the Associated Press' anonymous source. Talk about scoring the royal treatment!
The Huis ten Bosch Palace isn't just another regal digs; it's where King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and their three daughters call home. Construction on this badboy dates back to 1645, but don't let its age fool you - extensive renovations kicked off in 2014, making it fit for a king once more since 2019. The palace is often used for state functions, but overnight guests are few and far between as the royal family's private quarters are conveniently located on the premises. The king himself resides in the Wassenaar wing, while The Hague wing is reserved for guests of honor.
While it's customary to offer visiting heads of state accommodation at the palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, it's up to the guest to take them up on the offer. Former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have both availed themselves of this luxurious hospitality.
So, buckle up, folks, because this NATO summit is gonna be a royal affair - and President Trump is its rock star guest. The historic discussions on defense spending and NATO commitments are expected to take center stage, with the pressure's on for increased spending from member nations. Let's hope this all-star roster of leaders can find common ground and put on a show for the ages!
Emily Burack (she/her) is a Senior News Editor for Town & Country, covering entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and beyond. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. You can catch her spilling the tea @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.
Sources:
- https://www.npr.org/2025/06/14/1262561987/trump-visits-hague-for-nato-summit-amid-tension-over-defense-spending
- https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/europe/nato-summit-netherlands-trump-queen-beatrice-intl/index.html
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59934982
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/13/trump-visits-hague-nato-summit-netherlands-defense-spending/
- As President Trump prepares for the upcoming NATO summit, he's set to engage in high-level discussions about defense spending and NATO commitments, all while experiencing the grandeur of the locale, such as the historical Huis ten Bosch Palace, an art piece in itself that echoes Dutch royal culture and tradition.
- Before the historical dinner with other NATO heads of state at the summit, President Trump enjoyed his first ever royal interaction during his stay at the Hague, meeting with King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and their daughter Crown Princess Amalia, adding a dash of style and news to the art of diplomacy.
- On the evening of the summit, Trump will reside in the opulent King's quarters within the Huis ten Bosch Palace, a testament to the fields of art and entertainment blending with politics, a sight fit for general news publications and the style magazines alike.
- Amid news of war and conflicts looming around the world, it's an endorsement of art, culture, and entertainment as essential elements in fostering diplomatic relationships and bridging the gap between nations.
- Furthermore, the Huis ten Bosch Palace, a living piece of history dating back to 1645, is not just another dignitary's residence, but a beacon of architectural art and the cultural heritage of the Netherlands – a perfect setting for the international famous faces expected to gather for the NATO summit.
