• Royal House mourns the death of Hans van den Broek
  • Van den Broek's achievements as Foreign Minister
  • Emotional farewell on Instagram

The death of Hans van den Broek, an important statesman and former Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, has deeply moved many people.

At the age of 88, van den Broek has passed away, and the Dutch royal family has expressed its grief and sympathy on its official Instagram account. Queen Máxima, King Willem-Alexander and mother Beatrix paid their respects in an emotional post.

Royal House mourns the death of Hans van den Broek

The royal family's Instagram post pays tribute to Hans van den Broek's important role in Dutch politics. "We are touched by the death of Minister of State Hans van den Broek. We remember him as a man with a great social heart who knew how to connect people," the message says translated from Dutch.

Van den Broek's achievements as Foreign Minister

Hans van den Broek served as Foreign Minister of the Netherlands and was also a member of the European Commission. In these positions, he worked tirelessly for transatlantic relations and cooperation within Europe.

His work was described as conscientious and full of dedication to the public cause. "As Minister of Foreign Affairs and as a member of the European Commission, he strengthened both transatlantic ties and cooperation within Europe. For many years he served the public cause conscientiously and with love" , according to the royal family's caption on social media.

Emotional farewell from the royals on Instagram

The royal family's Instagram post ends with an expression of deep sympathy for all those who were close to Hans van den Broek. "We sympathize with all who loved him."

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