The Office of the Comptroller of the Royal Palaces is responsible for the Royal Household’s operational management and aims to create a professional and pleasant working environment for all staff, enabling them to provide optimum support to the members of the Royal House. On 1 January 2025, the Personnel and Organisation Department and the Information and Communication Technology Department were incorporated into the Office of the Comptroller of the Royal Palaces.
The Office is headed by the Comptroller and comprises four divisions.
Palace Management Division
The Palace Management Division manages and maintains the palaces and gardens placed at the King’s disposal by the State, as well as Het Oude Loo Hunting Lodge. The palaces in question are Noordeinde Palace and Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, and the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. The staff of the Office work closely with the Central Government Real Estate Agency, which is responsible for the palaces on behalf of the State.
Palace Interiors Division
The Palace Interiors Division is responsible for the inventory and the works of applied art placed at the King’s disposal by the State along with the palaces. The division also works to arrange and maintain appropriate and historically accurate interiors and ensembles. It further manages the interiors of the private residences
Information and Communication Technology Division
The Information and Communication Technology Division provides secure, flexible and cost-efficient digital workspaces for the members of the Royal House and the staff of the Royal Household. It is responsible for providing a stable infrastructure, along with the necessary applications and services to enable staff to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
Human Resources Division
The Royal Household employs approximately 300 staff. The Human Resources Division provides professional support to these staff and the organisation itself in terms of recruitment, advancement and departure. It focuses on the sustainable employability and development of staff and managers. The Division is committed to shaping an agile organisation with uniform employment regulations across the Royal Household and clear work processes.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Royal Palaces is part of the Royal Household.