Politics · Netherlands · 9 hrs ago
Commentary argues the king remains important in modern society
Hans Nijenhuis argues the king is still important in a commentary published by AD.
He says it is striking that a centuries-old institution remains needed today.
The piece says the king can remind people of the rule of law.
It also says the institution points to humanity and personal decency.
The commentary does not describe a specific event or announce any next steps.
Its central point is that the monarchy still has a role in modern life.
Commentator Hans Nijenhuis argues that the king remains important in modern society.
He says the centuries-old institution helps remind people of the rule of law, humanity and their own decency.
The commentary describes this role as surprisingly indispensable.
The article was published by AD on 28 October 2026.
- Who
- Hans Nijenhuis, the commentator, argues for the king’s importance.
- What
- He says the centuries-old institution reminds people of the rule of law, humanity and their own decency.
- When
- 28 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Nijenhuis argues that the king is needed to remind people of these values.
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- Commentator
- Hans Nijenhuis
- Outlet
- AD
- Published
- 28 October 2026
- Institution discussed
- The king and the centuries-old institution
- Values cited
- Rule of law, humanity and decency
What people are saying
Het is raar dat we in deze moderne tijd een eeuwenoud instituut nodig hebben om ons te herinneren aan de rechtsstaat, de menselijkheid en ons eigen fatsoen