Paleis Het Loo began as a hunting lodge in 1684 for William III, becoming a primary royal residence and later a national museum.
Paleis Het Loo has a rich history dating back to 1684 when it was commissioned as a hunting lodge by Stadtholder William III of Orange and his wife, Mary II of England (who were also joint monarchs of Great Britain). Over subsequent centuries, it was expanded and remodelled, serving as a favored summer residence for members of the House of Orange-Nassau. Following the death of Queen Wilhelmina in 1962, who resided there posthumously, the palace was extensively restored to its original 17th-century Baroque appearance and opened as a national museum in 1984, showcasing four centuries of royal history.