Golden Carriage defunct until "the Netherlands is ready" Dutch King says
epa09685264 (FILE) - Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima (hidden) depart in the Golden Carriage from the Ridderzaal (Knights' Hall) in The Hague, The Netherlands, 17 September 2013 (reissued 14 January 2022). The Golden Carriage will not be used for the time being, Dutch King Willem-Alexander said on 13 January 2022 in a video message, until "when the Netherlands is ready" with respect to unsolved social issues stemming from colonial times. The carriage is had been used bring the King and Queen to the 'Ridderzaal' for the King's Speech to open parliament. EPA/Robin Utrecht *** Local Caption *** 51002584
