So a foundation has been set up," he said. Mr Kikkert said: "I've got the impression that Mr Balkenende is actually a bit scared of Queen Beatrix. That is connected, of course, to the dominant character of our head of state." Dutch MPs have called for cuts to the monarchy's budget, set at 40 million euros (£37 million) after it emerged that 10 adult royals were entitled to free air travel, at a total cost to the tax payer of 610,000 euros. Full Article at The Telegraph