Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds

An in-depth study has found that the Dutch royal house actively helped the slave trade to survive and generated huge profits from Dutch colonial policies over past centuries. The findings shed new light on the historical involvement and financial gains of the monarchy regarding colonial-era slavery and trade practices.

The research details how the royal house's participation and policy support sustained the slave trade during periods when it might have otherwise faltered, underscoring the deep economic ties between the Dutch crown and historical colonial exploitation.