A royal couple's to visit the country later this year, but possibly not the couple most are expecting.

The Prime Minister's announced the King and Queen of the Netherlands will make an official visit here in November.

"This is their first official visit to New Zealand. It demonstrates our strong relationship with the Netherlands."

"Trade delegations will also travel to New Zealand at the same time, and we hope to further trade between our two countries."

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima will be joined by senior Dutch Government Ministers on a state visit that will also double as a trade mission.