>>>>>Here it is not allowed to offend or insult the royal family. It is less strict for offending or insulting our politicians.
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>>>>Hmm, legislating respect for a royal family almost always has the opposite effect.
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>>>You didn't ask for it, but you get this info anyway: I think the reason is that they are not allowed to say much back in public and therefore need some additional protection. The Dutch like their royal family and there is never badmouthing about them.
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>>Hopefully you don't mean that literally - that someone censors what they say? Maybe you meant that they have been advised to be circumspect.
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>Yes, they must be discreet. And they cannot be politically involved. They are not allowed to choose sides. They cannot comment freely on a lot of topics. The prime minister is responsible for what they say, so yes, a certain amount of censorship is there. Talking about freedom of speech. :)

Who would want to be Dutch royalty? Seems like you'd have fewer rights and freedoms than commoners ... :(