Noordeinde is primarily used for Representative purposes so I see absolutely no reason why the 'State Appartments' should not be opened to the public when not in use during the summer months. They can stretch it to two months. A special Royal Jewellery exhibit around a theme will attract even more vistors. The money can help pay for the upkeep of the Palace which is welcome in these times of austerity, don't you agree?
--Previous Message-- : Come on, leave the jewels in the cassettes and : leave Noordeinde Palace. Must éverything be : exposed to the public? : : The Royal Palace Amsterdam has primarily a : museal function, : Palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn has primarily a : museal function, : Palace Soestdijk has primarily a museal : function, : the former palace at the Lange Voorhout in : The Hague is a museum, : the former Princessehof in Leeuwarden is a : museum, : the former Stadtholderly Court in Leeuwarden : is a hotel, : the Royal Mews are open for visitors. : : Only two royal residences have a strictly : royal function, one as a private residence : (Huis ten Bosch) and as office (Noordeinde). : I would say, leave the jewels in the : cassettes and leave Noordeinde Palace alone. :