Dutch King and Queen released a video relating to their Greece holiday

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands released a video relating to their Greece holiday, in which they speak about their regret for their decision to have a holiday in Greece. In their video message, they said that the decision to have a holiday during these days harmed the trust for the royal family.

The Dutch royals were seen in Greece at the weekend and that caused controversy because many people across their country had to cancel travel plans as new restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic came into force. The King and Queen returned to their country immediately.

Persoonlijke boodschap van Koninklijk Paar over reis naar Griekenland

King Willem-Alexander's message in the video is as the following: "Our trip to Greece has provoked strong reactions from many Dutch people. It hurts to have betrayed your trust in us. Even though the trip was in line with the regulations, it was very unwise not to take into account the impact of the new restrictions on our society. Our own decision to return was made with the realization that we should not have gone."

The message continues like that: "From the start of the corona crisis, we have done our best to find space – within the limits of the corona policy – and to be there as much as possible for everyone who is looking for support in uncertain times. It is a difficult time for everyone. A time of lack, limitations and worries. From fear, anger and insecurity too. We have heard the poignant stories in many encounters, in person and digitally. We feel connected with you and with all those people who have been directly or indirectly affected."

"We will continue to work with you to get the corona virus under control. So that everyone in our country can then resume normal life as soon as possible. That is the most important thing now and we will continue to do so, to the best of our ability. We are involved. But not infallible."

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