King’s Day

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King's Day flea market in Amsterdam, 27 April 2026
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City cleaners hard at work after busy King's Day with no major incidents
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A police officer with an ambulance in the background
Crime
Two hurt in stabbing at King's Day festival in Amsterdam
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King's Day 2026: King Willem-Alexander and is family on the way to celebrate his 59th birthday in Dokkum, Friesland. 27 April 2026
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Willem-Alexander thanks Dokkum for a wonderful King's Day
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King's Day festivities in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam struggling to shake image that "anything goes" on King’s Day
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Wim the dinosaur king
Politics
Pro-republic group can't place giant dinosaur on King's Day route in Dokkum, court rules
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King's Day festivities in Amsterdam
TechNature
King's Day to be pleasant, with periods of sun; Temps up to 19 degrees
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during their summer photo shoot in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch palace, 30 June 2025
Politics
Support for Dutch Royals and monarchy stable; More criticism of costs
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King's Day festivities in Amsterdam
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Criticism of Amsterdam's plan to enforce 12 passenger limit on canal boats on King's Day
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Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander, September 2023
Politics
Global chaos sending Dutch back to Monarchy; Confidence in Royals rising
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Camping in the rain
TechNature
Cool temps and showers mixed with sunny spells expected for May holidays, King's Day
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Keizersgracht in Amsterdam
Crime
Italian could face 3 years in prison for raping woman in Amsterdam on during King's Day
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Keizersgracht in Amsterdam
Crime
Victim can't remember King's Day rape; Suspect to remain in custody
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The Dutch royal family, from left to right, Crown princess Amalia, Queen Maxima, King Willem-Alexander, princess Ariane, princess Alexia, posing in the gardes of Huis ten Bosch Palace. 30 June 2025
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King Willem-Alexander to celebrate his birthday in Dokkum next year
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Keizersgracht in Amsterdam
Crime
Victim in Amsterdam King's Day rape is Irish woman who didn't know perpetrator
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King's Day Celebration.
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King’s Day in Amsterdam saw ‘unmanageable’ surge in emergency calls
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Keizersgracht in Amsterdam
Crime
Women in Amsterdam kicked alleged rapist off victim in viral King's Day video
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The Royal family poses in Noordeinde Palace during one of the annual photo sessions.
Politics
Royal family arrives in Doetinchem for King’s Day, after honoring Pope Francis
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A public toilet seat
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Cities prepare for high demand for public toilets on King’s Day
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King's Day in Amsterdam, 27 April 2017
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Early crowds, clear skies mark start of King’s Day celebrations
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King's Day decorations going up in Amsterdam, 25 April 2025
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King's Day in the Netherlands: What to expect
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Rotterdam mayor Carola Schouten awarding royal ribbons during the lintjesregen the day before King's Day, 25 April 2025
CultureLifestyle
3,432 Dutch awarded royal ribbons; Personal best for King Willem-Alexander
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King's Day Celebration.
TechNature
Sunny and warm weather expected for King's Day; Temps up to 25 degrees next week
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Hospital waiting area
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King's Day: Many emergency rooms ramping up for busiest day of the year
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in the garden of Huis ten Bosch palace, 7 June 2024
Politics
Royals won't go to Pope's funeral on King's Day; PM Schoof will represent Netherlands