From Design to Throne
Pierre Cuypers designed the Royal Throne in 1904. In his workshops in Roermond, various artisans worked together to bring the design to life. Woodcarvers, furniture makers, upholsterers, and other craftsmen each contributed their own knowledge and skills to the final result.
Discover which materials and techniques were used and how much attention to detail and precision were required to create the Throne. Take a closer look at the details as well. Ornaments, materials, and symbols each tell their own story.
From Throne to Ceremony
The Royal Throne is more than just a remarkable object. On Prinsjesdag, the Throne plays a key role in a ceremony marked by established rituals and symbols.
The exhibition shows how these rituals give meaning to the Throne. Thus, the story goes beyond design and craftsmanship. The Throne is connected to the way we in the Netherlands give visible expression to the democratic rule of law.
From Creator to Majesty
From Creator to Majesty brings together various stories. The story of Pierre Cuypers and the craftsmen. Of design and craftsmanship. But also of rituals, ceremony, and the significance of the Throne.
The story begins in Roermond, where the Throne was designed and crafted in 1904. From this city, the design evolved into a national symbol that, year after year, forms part of an important Dutch ceremony.
What’s on display?
- The history and design of the Royal Throne
- The work of Pierre Cuypers and the artisans in his workshops
- Materials, techniques, and special details
- The role of the Throne during Prinsjesdag
- The rituals and symbols surrounding the ceremony
- The Significance of the Throne within Our Democratic Constitutional State
Practical information
Exhibition: From Creator to Majesty
Dates: October 13 , 2026, through June 27, 2027
Location: Cuypershuis , Roermond