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William Alexander of the Netherlands

King of the Netherlands (born 1967)

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Oct 19, 2025
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What is the historical context behind No Kings Day?

The phrase “No Kings Day” appears to conflate two separate phenomena: the long-standing Dutch national holiday , with origins in 19th-century celebrations of the royal family, and a newer U.S.-centere...

Dec 9, 2025

Princess Catharina-Amalia became the first woman in the Dutch royal family to join military service

Available reporting shows Princess Catharina‑Amalia has enrolled in a two‑year, part‑time military work‑study (Defensity College) reservist programme while starting a law degree in 2025; the governmen...

Nov 22, 2025

What is the significance of No Kings day in the Netherlands?

King’s Day (Koningsdag) is the Netherlands’ biggest national celebration marking the birthday of King Willem‑Alexander and is observed on 27 April (or the 26th if the 27th falls on a Sunday) with nati...