The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on March 18 that taxpayers can't rely on the tax exemption that applies to the king. The complainant stated he was entitled to this, among others, on the grounds of Article 14 of the ECHR. The Supreme Court proved him wrong, as the benefit received by the king, based on Article 40 of the Constitution, is intended as a net benefit and related to the particular nature of the exempt income. This benefit must cover the expenses that are necessary or desirable for the proper performance of the monarchy. The exemption doesn't apply to personal income and power.