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The Royal Palace is one of the three official palaces of the Netherlands. It is at the disposal of Queen Beatrix by the Act of Parliament. It was built in 1651 as the city hall of Amsterdam, in a period known as the Dutch Golden Age. This still brings out feelings among the locals, some of who would like to see the palace returned to Amsterdam. It has been completely renovated in 2009 and is now open again. It is mainly used for diplomatic receptions and to welcome visiting heads of state, not as a royal residence.