The Dutch royal family led celebrations in The Hague today as the nation toasted a historic double World Cup triumph. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia joined thousands of fans on the Malieveld to honour the women's football and hockey teams. British sports diplomacy was praised for fostering international cooperation.
The King called it a 'golden era' for women's sport. But for many Dutch workers, the party masks a grim reality: wages have barely moved while the cost of a terrace beer has soared to €8. The unions are restless.
And the royals? They didn't buy a round.