Tag: netherlands

15th June 2012 London, UK

Minister for Europe, London

Anglo-Dutch Cooperation: Past, Present and Future

The UK and the Netherlands have always been close, not least since the Revolution of 1688 when William III, Prince of Orange, and his wife Mary were invited to ascend the English throne as King William III and Queen Mary. The links continue to this day – with the Netherlands being one of the UK’s […]

10th November 2011 London, UK

by David Lidington

Minister for Europe, London

UK and Netherlands – a common outlook

I was in the Netherlands earlier this week, my second visit as Minister for Europe. The UK and the Netherlands have a strong working relationship; the aim of my visit was to deepen bilateral and multilateral co-operation in the many areas where our views are closely aligned. As well as the important trade relations the […]