Well, you’re in geluck because we’ve compiled the unholy cacophony that is the history of the Dutch Royal Family and how Dutch people really feel about their monarchs. The Dutch Monarchy passes by right of succession according to those who are the descendants of Prince Willem I. However, in terms of long-reigning monarchies across the world, the Dutch Royal Family is actually quite young. Well, it means that the Dutch monarchy has to acknowledge its long history in order to move forward. Though the Dutch monarchy is barely over 200 years old, the royal family still has quite an influence on Dutch culture.