I would not be in favor of a jewelry exhibition in one of the palaces. It would bring in crowds no doubt but also the possibility of theft (it would not be the first time in as recent history has shown that precious jewels and art works do get stolen in the Netherlands).
A new book written by one of the specialists of the Royal Archives and jewelers would be a good start and for the rest i would like to see Queen Maxima and other women in the family wearing the jewels for grand events. If in the years to come the King and Queen would open up the palaces for a documentary like the Danish one about the monarchy that would even be better. No need for glass boxes with stunning unworn jewels.
--Previous Message-- : What is your point exactly? Getting OT as : usual. : : 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. : : : :