The Order of the Lion of the Netherlands, also known as the Order of the Netherlands Lion is a Dutch order of chivalry founded by King Willem I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815.
The insignia of the Order (from top to down): breast star and badge on sash for the Grand Cross rank, badge suspended on necklet together with breast badge for the Commander rank, and badge on a ribbon for the Knight rank
The Medal for a brother of the order
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The monarchy of the Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy whose role and position are governed by the Constitution of the Netherlands. Roughly a third of the Constitution explains the succession, mechanisms of accession and abdication to the throne, the roles and duties of the monarch, the formalities of communication between the States General of the Netherlands, and the monarch's role in creating laws.
The Dutch Court is still known for their old traditions.
The throne of the Ridderzaal, from which the Dutch monarch delivers the Throne Speech on Prinsjesdag.