Oranje-Nassau dynasty

The Oranje-Nassau dynasty is the royal family of the Netherlands, originating from the House of Nassau and named after the principality of Orange in France. It has played a central role in Dutch history since the 16th century, especially through William of Orange, who led the Dutch fight for independence from Spanish rule. The dynasty has provided several monarchs to the Netherlands, with Queen Beatrix reigning from 1980 until her abdication in 2013, when her son, King Willem-Alexander, took the throne. The family symbolizes Dutch unity and tradition in the country's constitutional monarchy.