Royal Predicate

The predicate 'Royal' is a special distinction for companies, associations, foundations and institutions. With this predicate, your organization may add the title "Royal" to its name and use the Royal Crown in its logo.

Who is eligible?

For enterprises

Your company can receive the designation "Royal" if it:

  • plays a leading role in his field
  • at least 100 years of existence
  • Employs a minimum of 100 employees
  • has a good reputation
  • is financially sound
  • is not part of a larger concern that is already Royal
  • Positioning itself in the market as a Dutch company

For associations

Your association is eligible if it:

  • Makes a significant contribution to the field
  • at least 100 years of existence
  • does not express political or controversial views
  • is not part of a larger context that is already Royal

Upon acquisition or major structural changes, the predicate will expire.

Apply

Read all the details about the procedure on the royal house | royal predicate application website . Before applying, call 14 079 to discuss the procedure.

How long will it take?

  • Assessment takes at least a year.
  • You will be notified automatically whether your organization receives the designation.
  • When awarded, your organization will receive the designation with an official certificate during a festive ceremony.
     

Other awards

Municipal awards

A municipal award is a token of appreciation for a person or organization that has made a special effort for the city of Zoetermeer and/or its residents. The municipality of Zoetermeer has 4 different municipal awards.

For more information, see Municipal awards .

Royal decoration (ribbon)

The rain of ribbons takes place every year on the last working day before King's Day. Most royal honors are awarded during this rain of ribbons. 

For more information, see Royal Award, ribbon.

Becoming a Court Supplier

The addition 'Purveyor to the Royal Household by Royal Decree' can be awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises that occupy a prominent position in their region and that have existed for 100, 125 (or a multiple of 25) years.

For more information, see Becoming a Royal Warrant Holder .