The Dutch royals have come under scrutiny for taking off for foreign climes, after their Greek vacation to the island of Milos drew ire from their subjects back home.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima say they regretted that they had let their guard down and not followed coronavirus health protocols while on holiday on Milos.
In a post on social media, the royal couple apologized for neglecting social distancing measures and not wearing masks while posing for a photograph with a restaurant employee on the Greek island.
In the picture, the King is seen holding a face mask in one hand while having the other arm around the Queen, while the unnamed man on the right also places his arm around her.
“In the spontaneity of the moment, we did not pay attention to that. Of course we should have. Because compliance with corona rules is also essential when on holiday,” the royal couple tweeted at the time of that indiscretion.
The Dutch royal couple were on a summertime visit to Milos with their daughters Princess Amalia, 16, Princess Alexia, 15, and Princess Ariane, 13.
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