THE HAGUE, Netherlands — International Criminal Court President Judge Tomoko Akane met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on October 9, 2026, during an audience at Huis ten Bosch Palace, the ICC announced.
The visit brought together the leader of the court and the monarch of its host country. The Netherlands houses the ICC’s permanent headquarters in The Hague and plays an important role in supporting international efforts to hold perpetrators of the gravest crimes accountable.
The ICC prosecutes individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. Its work centers on accountability for crimes that concern the international community.
King Willem-Alexander previously opened the court’s permanent premises on April 19, 2016, marking a milestone in the institution’s presence in The Hague.
The ICC’s announcement did not disclose the subjects discussed during the audience or announce any agreements resulting from the meeting.
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