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Famous Facts
Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, King of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsbergg, born on 27 April 1967 in Utrecht, has been the King of the Netherlands since 30 April 2013. The eldest son of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus, he followed in his mother's footsteps after her abdication. Willem-Alexander is known for his informal and accessible style, giving a modern interpretation of kingship.
- Willem-Alexander is the first Dutch king since 1890.
- King Willem Alexander has a passion for sports. Since 1998, he has been a member of the International Olympic Committee.
- He amazed friend and foe when he skated the almost 200 kilometres of the Frisian Elfstedentocht in 1986 under the name W.A. van Buren. Fifteen years later, he chose to propose to his Máxima during a skating trip on the frozen pond of Huis ten Bosch.
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