Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands

Knight Grand Cross is the highest class in the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands. It is almost never conferred.

The most recent recipient of this honour was former Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Previous Knights Grand Cross include former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and former Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers. Some non-politicians have also received this honour, including Admiral Conrad Helfrich and Cardinals Bernardus Alfrink and Johannes de Jong.