Royal Stables
A division of the Civil Household, the Royal Stables arranges transport for the members of the Royal House and the Royal Household.
The Royal Stables was established by King Willem I as an independent service in 1815. In 1878 it moved to its present location on Hogewal in The Hague. Since then, the complex has undergone a number of renovations.
The department consists of:
- Garage division
The Royal Stables has a fleet of approximately thirty royal limousines for transporting members of the Royal House, guests, members of the Household and luggage. - Horse and carriage division
This division comprises a riding stable and a stable for coach horses. Nowadays the horses and carriages are only used for ceremonial and recreational purposes. The head of the division is the coachman-in-chief. - Air travel office
This office coordinates air transport for members of the Royal House and the Household. This can vary from airline flights to flights with the government aeroplane, to the use of the aeroplanes and helicopters of the Royal Dutch Airforce.