In a historic development, Dutch King Willem-Alexander has offered an apology for his country’s involvement in slavery during the colonial era. The apology came on Saturday, as the Netherlands begins an official event to mark 150 years since the end of slavery in Dutch colonies.

Dutch king offers apology for slavery during colonial era

The apology, issued by the Dutch government for the Netherlands' contribution to 250 years of slavery, was welcomed by Dutch King Willem-Alexander in his Christmas address on Sunday, calling it the "start of a long journey".

Dutch king welcomes government's slavery apology, says 'start of a long journey'

The Dutch king, Willem-Alexander, has announced that the royals would henceforth stop using a historic golden coach, which features images that glorifies the country’s colonial past, amid controversy over the Netherlands’ slavery links.

Dutch king ditches golden coach that depicts slavery image and glorifies colonial past

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands, the successor to the Dutch throne, has relinquished her entitlement to her annual allowance of $1.9 million (about Rs 14 crore).

Dutch Princess rejects $1.9 million annual allowance as it makes her 'uncomfortable'

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Dutch king offers apology for slavery during colonial era

Dutch king welcomes government's slavery apology, says 'start of a long journey'

Dutch king ditches golden coach that depicts slavery image and glorifies colonial past

Dutch Princess rejects $1.9 million annual allowance as it makes her 'uncomfortable'