Dutch seat of government, with "The"

HAGUE

This coastal city houses the International Court of Justice and royal palaces in the Netherlands.

This clue refers to the city in the Netherlands that serves as the country’s administrative center, where the government and royal family are based. The word "Dutch" narrows it down to a place in the Netherlands, while "seat of government" hints at a capital-like function—though Amsterdam is the official capital, The Hague holds the government. The answer is "HAGUE," and the clue includes "The" because it’s commonly called "The Hague" in English.