In a rare display of royal enthusiasm, members of the Dutch royal family made a transatlantic trek to unite with their Caribbean roots. On Saturday, the Dutch royal family was spotted cheering on both the Netherlands and Curacao national teams in a soccer match, bridging the 5,000-mile gap between their home country and their former colony. The unique royal attendance is a testament to the strong historical ties between the two nations. As the Netherlands and Curacao compete on the pitch, the royal family's presence is a reminder of the enduring connection between the two cultures.


There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.