US EditionThe Netherlands is turning orange to celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday
- People across the Netherlands wore orange outfits to celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday on Saturday, with many boats filling Amsterdam's canals.
- The king's official walkabout was delayed due to Pope Francis's funeral, which coincided with the celebrations.
- Amsterdam Municipality urged people to steer clear of crowded areas, describing parts of the city as 'too full.'
- In a video message, Willem-Alexander said the celebration had 'two faces' because of the pope's funeral, highlighting the importance of togetherness.
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Orange-clad crowds cram into to Dutch cities to celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday
Across the Netherlands, people donned orange clothes - from tuxedos to feather boas - and boats packed with revelers clogged Amsterdam's canals to celebrate their king's birthday Saturday.
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Orange-clad crowds cram into Dutch cities to celebrate king's birthday
Across the Netherlands, people have donned orange clothes to celebrate their king’s birthday. Boats packed with revelers clogged Amsterdam’s canals on Saturday for King's Day.
King’s Day: flea markets and fun
Kings Day is well underway, the Netherlands and its people are painted orange and Amsterdam’s city streets are covered in their traditional, quirky flea markets. They are celebrating the birthday of their King, Willem-Alexander, although his official birthday is on April 27, the event is always celebrated on a Saturday if April 27 is a Sunday, as in 2025. King’s Day or Koningsdag… Source
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