Koninklijk or
Koninklijke (,
Flemish and
Dutch for
Royal, literally "kingly" or "kinglike") is an
honorary title given to certain companies and
non-profit organizations in
Belgium and the
Netherlands, by the monarchs of each country. It was first introduced by
Louis Bonaparte in 1807, then
King of the Netherlands, who awarded the title to cultural associations. Companies awarded with the title may opt to use the English equivalent 'Royal' instead. It is comparable with the Royal Warrant in the UK.