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Article 33: Minimum age for the exercise of royal authority

Article 33

The King shall not exercise the royal prerogative before attaining the age of eighteen.

Explanation

Please note: Only the Dutch-language version of the Constitution has legal effect. 

An heir to the throne may become King before turning eighteen but cannot yet exercise royal authority. For example, the minor King cannot sign Acts of Parliament. A regent exercises royal authority in accordance with Article 37.