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decision on the nomination then he presents to Her Majesty the Queen
the draft for a Royal decree. After Her Majesty the Queen has signed
the decree, the responsible minister also places his signature, the
so-called countersignature.
The Royal decree contains the words 'Hebben goedgevonden
en verstaan' ('Have permitted and understood'), followed by the
appointment. Only if a foreign head of state or a member of the Royal
family is being decorated is this text replaced by 'Hebben besloten en
besluiten' ('Have decided and decree').
After the countersignature has been placed, the decree
can be carried out. The Chancellery of the Netherlands Orders receives
a copy of the Royal decree and then supplies the actual decorations.
The minister ensures that these are received by the administrator
responsible for the conferral.
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statue of Her Majesty the Queen by artist Jikke van Loon
photo Studio Richard |
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