Hague is the seat of government of the Netherlands. It is located in South Holland province in the west, whose residence is. Hague is the seat of the upper chambers (Eerste Kamer) and lower (Tweede Kamer) of the Dutch Parliament (Staten-Generaal).
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands office of residing and working in The Hague, and all foreign embassies are located here. Also located in The Hague Supreme Court (Hoge Raad der Nederlanden) and Council of State (Raad van State).