THE MOST EXTREME TEMPERATURES ONLINE AT W G A L.COM JOSH SHAPIRO AND FIRST LADY LAURA SHAPIRO WELCOME THE KING AND QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS TODAY. THE ROYAL PAIR KICKED OFF THEIR OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES IN PHILADELPHIA. THE FOUR MET AND TOURED INDEPENDENCE HALL AS THE U.S. PREPARES TO CELEBRATE ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY. THEY ALSO GOT TO SEE THE LIBERTY BELL ON DISPLAY AT THE SITE. THE GOVERNOR TALKED ABOUT THE DEEP HISTORY SHARED BETWEEN THE NETHERLANDS AND DUTCH SETTLERS IN PENNSYLVANIA. WE’RE INCREDIBLY PROUD OF THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP. WE ARE PROUD TO FIND WAYS TO HAVE COMMON PROSPERITY. WE’RE PROUD TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE RULES THAT GOVERN OUR TRADE THAT WILL ALWAYS BE FAIR AND PREDICTABLE IN WAYS THAT BENEFIT DUTCH CITIZENS. THE EUROPEAN UNION AND PENNSYLVANIANS ALIKE. AND DURING THEIR VIS
Dutch royals tour Philadelphia landmarks with Pennsylvania governor
Updated: 4:49 PM EDT Apr 13, 2026
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands kicked off their official visit to the United States in Philadelphia, where they toured historic landmarks with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro. The royal couple visited Independence Hall and viewed the Liberty Bell as part of their tour, coinciding with preparations for the U.S. 250th birthday celebration. Shapiro spoke about the historical connection between the Netherlands and Pennsylvania, saying, “We’re incredibly proud of the close relationship. We are proud to find ways to have common prosperity. We’re proud to work together to create rules that govern our trade that will always be fair and predictable in ways that benefit Dutch citizens, the European Union, and Pennsylvanians alike.” The Dutch royals are also scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and Miami, Florida, during their U.S. trip.
PHILADELPHIA —
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands kicked off their official visit to the United States in Philadelphia, where they toured historic landmarks with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro.
The royal couple visited Independence Hall and viewed the Liberty Bell as part of their tour, coinciding with preparations for the U.S. 250th birthday celebration.
Shapiro spoke about the historical connection between the Netherlands and Pennsylvania, saying, “We’re incredibly proud of the close relationship. We are proud to find ways to have common prosperity. We’re proud to work together to create rules that govern our trade that will always be fair and predictable in ways that benefit Dutch citizens, the European Union, and Pennsylvanians alike.”
The Dutch royals are also scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and Miami, Florida, during their U.S. trip.