On Friday afternoon, September 1, 2023, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima hosted a lunch at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague for the outstanding Dutch people who have achieved success in various fields last year.
The 26 guests have recently received a prize or other distinction for their achievements in various sectors such as art and culture, media, science, sports and business. This time, the guests included the winners of the Libris Prize 2023, the Toon Hermans Award, the Cameretten Festival 2022, the Edison Pop 2023, and world champions in cycling, swimming, skating, snowboarding and chess.