King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visit Philadelphia

The Dutch Royal Family visited Pennsylvania on Monday, the first stop on their multi-state working visit to the United States.

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima traveled to Philadelphia and met with Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro, where they took a tour of Independence Hall and visited the Liberty Bell while highlighting "the 250th anniversary of America's independence and the Netherlands' role in the American Revolution," according to the Royal House of the Netherlands.

"We too had resisted oppression and abuse of power," Willem-Alexander said. "And we too had fought for our freedoms and independence, making great sacrifices for their cause."

The royals held a roundtable discussion with CEOs on trade, business and the economic relationship between the commonwealth and Netherlands. In the afternoon, the king and queen visited Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School in Fishtown, where they were set to be joined by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.

Their tour of the City of Brotherly Love wrapped up at the home of the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the Royal House, the King and Queen Máxima were set to be given a tour of the Birds' training facility and speak with staff and athletes about "sport-related innovation."

Following the visit to Philadelphia, the royals will travel to Washington, D.C., for a reception at the White House before traveling to Miami, Florida, later in the week.