King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands was forced to abandon his state visit to the Czech Republic after just one day following the collapse of the Dutch Government.The 58-year-old monarch decided to return home on Wednesday evening after attending a state banquet at the Presidential Palace in Prague.The Royal House of the Netherlands confirmed the King’s early departure was “in response to the political situation in the Netherlands.”The crisis erupted when Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom withdrew from the governing coalition over migration policy disputes, triggering Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s resignation on Tuesday.Dutch King forced to abandon state visit after political crisis erupts.GettyFollowing the Government’s collapse, the King returned to The Hague to fulfil constitutional obligations.The Royal House of the Netherlands stated: “After the resignation of a Government, it is customary for the King to consult with his permanent advisers: the vice president of the Council of State and the presidents of the Senate and the House of Representatives.”These consultations form part of established royal protocol when the Dutch Government falls. The meetings with constitutional advisers help guide the process of forming a new Government or calling fresh elections.Minister Beljaarts, who was part of the official delegation to Prague, also withdrew from the state visit due to his resignation.Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander pictured with the Czech Republic’s Prime Minister, Petr Fiala.GettyQueen Máxima, 54, remained in the Czech Republic to complete the second day of engagements alone. The Royal House confirmed: “Queen Máxima will be present for the programme of the second day.”Her solo itinerary included a visit to the High Tech Campus Dolní Břežany, a community reception and attending a performance by the Dutch National Ballet at the Estates Theatre.The royal couple had been warmly received by Czech President Petr Pavel and First Lady Eva Pavlová on Wednesday morning. During the state banquet, the Dutch royals presented their hosts with the Order of the Dutch Lion and the Order of the Royal Household.The political crisis unfolded when Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV) abandoned the ruling coalition over disagreements about the Dutch Government’s asylum policies.King Willem-Alexander returned home after the Government in the Netherlands collapsed.GettyQueen Maxima has stayed in the Czech Republic to continue the state visit.GettyThe far-right party’s withdrawal left the coalition without sufficient Parliamentary support to continue governing.Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced his Government’s resignation on Tuesday afternoon, confirming he would formally tender it to the King.Despite the collapse, Schoof and other cabinet members will remain in a caretaker capacity until new elections produce a replacement Government.The dispute over migration policy that prompted PVV’s departure reflects ongoing tensions within Dutch politics regarding asylum seekers and immigration controls.