Ceremonial King's Day Kick-off: Extraordinary Flag Parade KMA

During the Special Flag Parade at the KMA, the commander of the NLDA will take the salute of the cadets in the presence of the mayor of Breda. This is done according to military ceremonial protocol. Would you also like to be there? 

Programma:

• 09.00–09.30: doors open via the Stadhouderspoort on Kasteelplein. 
  Please note: valid ID is required and visitors may be searched by security on the premises! Places are limited!
• 09.45: start of the ceremony
• approx. 10.30: after the ceremony, there will be music and coffee with treats for all attendees. 
• 11.15: end of the programme

Queen Wilhelmina Pavilion opened
Want to learn more about the history of Castle Breda and its inhabitants? The exhibition in the Queen Wilhelmina Pavilion at the Castle Square is additionally open from 10.00 to 14.00 hours.

More about the KMA
The KMA is one of the seven institutes of the Netherlands Defence Academy. The NLDA educates and trains the (military) leaders of today and tomorrow, focusing on officer training, scientific research, language, leadership, and military history. 

Besides all the educational tasks that the NLDA has, it also performs a number of ceremonial duties, one of which is the Flag Parade. This forms part of their professional training to become officers in the Dutch Armed Forces. With the Flag Parade, the KMA demonstrates its connection to the Royal House and the city of Breda.