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Notable absence as King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands celebrates Koningsdag
King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands was joined by his family to celebrate his birthday celebrations on Koningsdag, or King’s Day, but there was one notable absence.
Koningsdag is the official national holiday in the Netherlands marking the Monarch’s birthday. The day usually falls on the 27th of April but was celebrated on Saturday to avoid coinciding with a Sunday.
The Dutch monarch and his wife Queen Máxima were joined by members of the extended Dutch Royal Family at celebrations that took place in Doetinchem in the province of Gelderlan in The Netherlands.
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The family members celebrating with him included his eldest daughter Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange and his second-born daughter Princess Alexia.
King Willem-Alexander’s younger brother Prince Constantijn was also in attendance with his wife Princess Laurentien.
Prince Bernhard, Princess Annette, Princess Marilene, Prince Pieter-Christiaan, Princess Anita, Prince Floris, and Princess Aimee were also present.
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Queen Máxima wore a navy ensemble for the occasion while King Willem-Alexander opted for a dark suit and a light blue tie.
Princess Amalia wore a sky-blue dress with cape-like sleeves while Princess Alexia paired a black skirt with a leather jacket.
The day of celebrations involved the royals joining in on some sports, watching performances, meeting with the public and enjoying some refreshments.
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However, notably, the King and Queen’s youngest daughter, Princess Ariane, didn’t attend the service.
The young princess is currently studying abroad at United World College Adriatic in Italy.
She transferred to the Italian school in 2023 to pursue her International Baccalaureate.
Earlier this month, Princess Ariane celebrated her 18th birthday.
The occasion was marked with new portraits released by the Dutch royal household.
She posed in a green ensemble as well as a red lace dress in the moody, almost period drama-style shoot.
“Princess Ariane celebrates her 18th birthday today,” the royals’ official account captioned the post.
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“New photos have been published on the occasion of her birthday. The photos were taken at Paleis Huis ten Bosch.”
The 18-year-old was no-doubt busy with studying while her family attended her father’s official birthday celebrations.
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Yesterday’s festivities marked King Willem-Alexander’s 58th birthday.
It’s the 12th time the monarch has been celebrated on Koningsdag.
King Willem-Alexander succeeded his mother Queen Beatrix in April 2013 after her abdication.
Next in line on the throne is Willem-Alexander’s daughter Catharina-Amalia.
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