The Golden Coach around Prince's Day. Lectures and evening opening at the Amsterdam Museum

22 Sept: Prince's Day Lecture - Steward Bert Wassenaar
Especially for Budget Day, two special lectures will be held on Wednesday 22 September from 14.00 - 14.45 and at 15.00 - 15.45 by the King's Steward Bert Wassenaar. On the rituals and symbols surrounding Prinsjesdag.

The Golden Coach is a recognisable part of the Prinsjesdag ceremony. H.M. King Willem-Alexander and HM Queen Maxima have not used the Golden Coach for 5 years due to its restoration and presentation at the Amsterdam Museum but before that, the king and queen arrived at the Binnenhof every year via this richly decorated vehicle. Prior to the speech from the throne on the third Tuesday in September, a royal procession passes through The Hague every year. The ostentatious procession departs from Noordeinde Palace at 13:00 and arrives at Ridderzaal about 25 minutes later, where the reading of the speech from the throne begins. As they depart, the King and Queen salute the banner of the armed forces unit displayed near the palace and the national anthem is played. What is involved in this carriage ride, and why do we actually do it this way?

During these two lectures, Steward of the King Bert Wassenaar will give a unique insight and explanation into the rituals and symbols surrounding Prinsjesdag and the use of the Golden Coach.

About Bert Wassenaar.

G.E. (Bert) Wassenaar (born 1957), has been the King(in)'s equerry since 1996. Wassenaar is colonel der Marechaussee. He succeeded Colonel der Marechaussee H. van den Hout as equerry. Wassenaar was already adjutant at the time and as such a member of the Military House of H.M. the King.

What: Prince's Day Lecture - Steward Bert Wassenaar

When: Wednesday 22 September. At 14:00-14:45 and 15:00-15:45

For whom: Maximum 30 pax per lecture

Admission: €7.50. Ticket does not include museum admission, a separate ticket must be purchased for this. www.amsterdammuseum.nl

23 Sept: Golden Hours - Evening opening

On Thursday evening, September 23, visitors will have the unique opportunity to visit the Golden Coach exhibition after working hours. The lighting in the enclosure where the Golden Coach stands makes this a special experience. Visitors can expect an interactive evening full of stories, spoken word artists, music and artist talks.

What: Golden Hours - evening opening
When: Thursday 23 September 2021, 6.30pm - 10pm
Tickets: regular admission price. www.amsterdammuseum.nl

Series of Sunday afternoon lectures Golden Coach

Until 27 February, the Golden Coach will be on display at the Amsterdam Museum. For real enthusiasts who cannot get enough information about the carriage, exclusive lectures by guest speaker about the Golden Coach will be organised on several Sunday afternoons. A ticket costs €7.50.

Date: Sunday, 26 September 2021
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Auditorium Amsterdam Museum
Tickets: €7.50. Ticket does not include museum admission, a separate ticket must be purchased for this. www.amsterdammuseum.nl
Speakers: Marita Matthijsen & Nugah Shrestha
Marita Matthijsen is emeritus professor of modern Dutch literature at the University of Amsterdam and was on the sounding board group of the De Gouden Koets exhibition along with 21 specialists.
Nugah Shrestha is behind the account political youth on Instagram an initiated the petition on the Golden Coach at the slavery museum (https://petities.nl/petitions/de-gouden-koets-hoort-in-een-slavernijmuseum-thuis). He will explain what social movements are active today and what media are being used today.

Date: Sunday 31 October 2021
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Auditorium Amsterdam Museum
Tickets: €7.50. Ticket does not include museum admission, a separate ticket must be purchased for this. www.amsterdammuseum.nl
Speakers: Hans Ulrich Jessurun d'Oliveira & speaker n.n.a.
Mr Prof Hans Ulrich Jessurun d'Oliveira is a republican and was on the sounding board group of the The Golden Coach exhibition along with 21 specialists.

Date: Sunday 21 November 2021
Time: 14:00-15:00
Location: Auditorium Amsterdam Museum
Tickets: €7.50. Ticket does not include museum admission, a separate ticket must be purchased for this. www.amsterdammuseum.nl
Speakers: n.n.a.