Holland’s enfant terrible, Willem Oltmans, on the Dutch monarchy

Journalist Willem Oltmans at a press conference in 1983
Journalist Willem Oltmans at a press conference in 1983 (© Rob C. Croes / Anefo – Nationaal Archief)

In this uncut interview with Bertine Krol, Willem Oltmans (1925-2004), talks freely (and outrageously, sometimes) about the monarchy, Queen Beatrix, Prince Claus, Prince Willem-Alexander and his future (?) wife Máxima and why he should marry her and go live on a ranch in Argentina. Slanderous, libelous and very amusing, it makes a few good points but much of it is unusable on air.

It was recorded in March 2001, just before the surprise announcement of the engagement of Prince Willem-Alexander and Máxima.

Interviewer: Bertine Krol

Recorded: March 2001