His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, departed on Monday on an official visit to the Netherlands, at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander.

During the visit, Their Majesties are scheduled to meet with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima.

King Abdullah is also due to hold talks with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, President of the Dutch Senate Ankie Broekers-Knol, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Khadija Arib.

In addition, His Majesty will meet with representatives of security and defence institutions, as well as a group of business leaders in the Netherlands.

The King will be the keynote speaker at a meeting with Dutch and international students participating in the World Class The Hague programme, organised by the City of The Hague in cooperation with a number of Dutch universities.

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein was sworn in as Regent, in the presence of Cabinet members.