In 2023, Goodall became an officer of which Dutch order?

In 2023, Goodall became an officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The Netherlands presented the honour during a ceremony in The Hague, recognising her lifelong work for nature, animals and environmental education.

The Order of Orange-Nassau is a Dutch order of merit awarded to people who have made notable contributions to society. Goodall received the rank of Officer, not merely membership in a generic “Order of Merit.” The distinction was presented by Dutch nature minister Christianne van der Wal on behalf of King Willem-Alexander.

The award came during celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Dutch branch. Goodall was already a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a United Nations Messenger of Peace and a recipient of major scientific and conservation prizes. The Dutch honour is therefore one entry in a long list of international recognitions, but it is specifically associated with the Netherlands and should not be confused with the Order of the Crown or the Belgian Order of Leopold.