Den Uyl en de affaire Lockheed

Character: Martijn den Uyl

In February 1976, it becomes known that a high-ranking Dutch government official has accepted bribes from aircraft manufacturer Lockheed. It soon becomes clear that this refers to Prince Bernhard. The country is in turmoil when it turns out that Prince Bernhard has indeed accepted bribes. Juliana threatens to resign. The monarchy is shaken. When senior military officials intervene in the matter out of solidarity with the Prince and the people also demand transparency, Den Uyl can no longer postp...