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Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)

Getting a royal decoration? Don’t wear it to a funeral (and other royal facts)

On Friday, more than 3,000 citizens across the Netherlands are receiving royal honors as part of the annual 'lintjesregen' event. The article highlights this tradition and provides etiquette tips for recipients, such as avoiding wearing the medals to funerals.

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