PRAGUE, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Czech Presidential Office announced on Tuesday evening that Dutch King Willem-Alexander will cut short his visit to the Czech Republic and return from Prague after Wednesday's program due to the political situation in his country.
Queen Maxima will remain in the Czech Republic until Thursday, the office said on social media platform X when announcing a change to the program of the state visit of the Dutch Royal Couple to the Czech Republic on June 4-5.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Tuesday announced the resignation of his government following the far-right Party for Freedom's (PVV) announcement of its withdrawal from the ruling coalition.
According to the original schedule released by the Czech Presidential Office, the Dutch royal couple is set to meet President Petr Pavel and his wife at Prague Castle on Wednesday. On Thursday, the presidential and royal couple are scheduled to take part in the opening of the Czech-Dutch Business Forum, among others. ■
