Dutch is a tricky language, there’s no denying it. How long it takes to acquire an understanding of the language and its various “ghhhuuhhs,” “aaauuus” and dreaded “ui” sounds all depends on you. For ...

A HERALDIC shield dug up in the back garden of a Winchester property has been identified almost 40 years after it was discovered. Peter Gillespie found the shield while digging in the garden of his ...

Most people know New York was originally named New Amsterdam, but what about New Zealand? Was it originally Zealand before the Dutch arrived? Where does the name come from? Many of the answers to ...

All the latest news, photos and more on the Dutch royals - Queen Beatrix, Prince Johan Friso, King Willem Alexander, Queen Maxima. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima had a complicated lead-up ...

As Prince of Wales, His Royal Highness holds a number of titles. The use of these titles and the heraldry associated with them is governed by various rules. The Prince is strongly identified with his ...

In Dutch, these are called voornaam (first name) and achternaam (last name). If your child has a foreign or dual nationality, you are allowed to give your child a Dutch name. However, please note that ...