New York is garnering some royal attention as the state is set to become the semi-conductor hub for the U.S.

The Capital Region is hosting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands today as they learn more about the state's future in chip manufacturing.

They will take part in a ceremony at the semi-conductor hub NY Creates. The couple will also tour the Albany Nanotech complex and take part in a discussion on climate change.

Gov. Kathy Hochul welcomed the royal couple to Albany.

She said the visit provides an opportunity to collaborate with the Dutch on semiconductor research and development.

During the visit, Hochul and Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher signed a memo of understanding announcing a partnership to promote sustainability in the semiconductor industry, enhance joint development opportunities and advance research and development.

Hochul said a new state program will sponsor the attendance of up to five SUNY students at the Eindhoven Semiconductor Summer School program this summer in the Netherlands.

“This partnership with our Dutch counterparts will help to take New York’s chips transformation to the next level,” Hochul said.