And let's not forget the fact that Beatrix' sisters Irene & Christina both had special Foundations in tax-free 'paradises', administrered from Palace Noordeinde but later on removed to another location. But the very fact they wanted to be exempt from paying taxes is telling enough. The 4 Soestdijk Princesses inherited millions from their parents (incl. the 2 'extra' sisters) so it is not as if they are lacking funds
However, the fact that the RF until this very day still is being refunded (overcompensated..!!) by the State for the interest they pay over their private fortune was new to most.
Had it not been for the fact that those documents were recently required to be kept behind lock & key for many more decades, no-one would have found out. As it is, this secret deal, instignated by PB (who else ) has been kept a secret for over 43 years!
After all the upheaval surrounding the pending apanage to Catherine-Amalia many are putting BIG question marks here about the way the Royals are getting extra financial security with full approval of the PM.
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