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William Alexander of the Netherlands

Willem-Alexander is King of the Netherlands, reigning since 30 April 2013.

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politics · King of the Netherlands since 2013 · monarch · judge · aircraft pilot · also William Alexander of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander van Amsberg, Willem-Alexander van Oranje-Nassau, Prince Willem-Alexander of Amsberg, Prince William-Alexander of the Netherlands

Born 27 April 1967 · Q154952

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2026· 11 entries

Sep 9, 2026Documented record75% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

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Sep 3, 2026Documented record69% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

HOLA: King Willem-Alexander comes face to face with Queen Máxima's 'double' in a moment no one saw coming

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Sep 2, 2026Documented record69% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Town & Country Magazine: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Reveals the Advice Norway’s King Harald Once Gave Him

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Aug 28, 2026Documented record75% confidence

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Public attention spiked: 5,482 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3× the usual 1,820, with 1 article edits.

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Aug 15, 2026Documented record69% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Mshale: King Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands Opens The Parliament In 2025 Bmw (G8vT2OHn1C)

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Aug 14, 2026Documented record69% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

FormulaRapida.net: King Willem-Alexander will present the trophy to the winner of the Dutch GP in Zandvoort

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Aug 12, 2026Documented record69% confidence

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Mshale: Kings Day Netherlands | Holland King's Birthday 27th April Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands Dram Stock (hxDCVEmirZ)

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Jun 21, 2026Documented record75% confidence

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Public attention spiked: 24,516 Wikipedia readers in one day, 13.5× the usual 1,820, with 0 article edits.

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Jun 21, 2026Documented record75% confidence

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Public attention spiked: 24,516 Wikipedia readers in one day, 13× the usual 1,892, with 0 article edits.

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Jun 14, 2026Documented record75% confidence

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Public attention spiked: 23,344 Wikipedia readers in one day, 12.8× the usual 1,820, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Name of College

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Jun 14, 2026Documented record75% confidence

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Public attention spiked: 23,344 Wikipedia readers in one day, 12.3× the usual 1,892, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Name of College

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2025· 4 entries

Jun 15, 2025Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Suriname with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (December 2025).

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Jun 15, 2025Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Finland with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (December 2025).

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Jun 15, 2025Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Czech Republic with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (June 2025).

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Jun 15, 2025Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Cyprus with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (March 2025).

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2023· 2 entries

Jun 15, 2023Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Slovakia with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (March 2023).

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Jun 15, 2023Documented record85% confidence

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Won: South Korea with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (December 2023).

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2022· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2022Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Greece with Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (October 2022).

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2018· 8 entries

Jun 15, 2018Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Awarded Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great (2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Estonia with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (June 2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Jordan with Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (March 2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Latvia with Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (June 2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Lithuania with Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (June 2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record85% confidence

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Won: United Kingdom with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (October 2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Awarded Order of Amilcar Cabral (2018).

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Jun 15, 2018Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Cape Verde with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (December 2018).

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2017· 4 entries

Jun 15, 2017Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Awarded Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2017).

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Jun 15, 2017Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Awarded Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2017).

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Jun 15, 2017Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Awarded Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2017).

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Jun 15, 2017Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Italy with Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (June 2017).

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2015· 1 entry

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Under the Succession to the Crown Act 2013

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2014· 3 entries

Jun 15, 2014Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Japan with Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit (October 2014).

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Jun 15, 2014Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Poland with Collar of the Order of Al Said (15 April 2025) (2014).

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Jun 15, 2014Documented record93% confidence

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Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2014).

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2013· 5 entries

Jun 15, 2013Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won award: International Olympic Committee (September 2013).

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2013Source gives the year onlyDocumented record75% confidence

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Willem-Alexander was honourably discharged from the armed forces

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Jan 1, 2013Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Career landmark: King of the Netherlands (2013).

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2013Source gives the year onlyDocumented record75% confidence

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Along with Pope Francis, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, and King Philippe of Belgium

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Jan 1, 2013Documented record93% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

“s appetite for flying was apparently encouraged by his mother, Beatrix, who abdicated as queen in 2013. And he is on a long list of royal pilots: The Sultan of Brunei is known to fly his own Boeing 747 Prince Charles is a qualified pilot as are both his sons Prince William gives up his role as RAF air ambulance helicopter pilot this year Prince Harry served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter co-pilot Jordan”

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2009· 2 entries

Jun 15, 2009Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Mexico with Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown (2009).

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2009Source gives the year onlyDocumented record75% confidence

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Controversy erupted in parliament and the press about the project and the prince's involvement

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2004· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2004Documented record93% confidence

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Awarded Order of Chula Chom Klao (2004).

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2002· 2 entries

Jan 1, 2002Documented record93% confidence

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Career landmark: Participated in wedding of Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, and Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti (tournament / event).

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2002Source gives the year onlyDocumented record75% confidence

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And they have three daughters: Catharina-Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane

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2001· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2001Documented record93% confidence

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Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2001).

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1998· 2 entries

Jun 15, 1998Documented record85% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Won: Denmark with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (January 1998).

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Jun 15, 1998Documented record93% confidence

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Awarded Order of the Elephant (1998).

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1996· 2 entries

Jun 15, 1996Documented record93% confidence

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Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1996).

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Jun 15, 1996Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Norway with Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown (1996).

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1995· 2 entries

1995Source gives the year onlyDocumented record75% confidence

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Commander in 1997, Captain at Sea in 2001, and commodore in 2005

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1995Source gives the year onlyDocumented record75% confidence

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And was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1997, colonel in 2001, and brigadier general in 2005

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1993· 2 entries

Jun 15, 1993Documented record85% confidence

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Won: Sweden with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (1993).

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Jan 1, 1993Documented record93% confidence

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Studied at Leiden University, Master of Arts (1987–1993).

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1988· 1 entry

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Received additional training in the ship HNLMS Van Kinsbergen and became a lieutenant (junior grade) (wachtofficier)

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1985· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1985Documented record93% confidence

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Studied at UWC Atlantic College, International Baccalaureate (1983–1985).

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1980· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1980Documented record93% confidence

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Career landmark: Prince of Orange (1980–2013).

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1967· 1 entry

Apr 27, 1967Documented record95% confidence

William Alexander of the Netherlands

Born 1967-04-27.

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1851· 1 entry

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And the first immediate male heir since Alexander's death in 1884

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Won: Czech Republic with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (June 2025).

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Won: Cyprus with Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (1993) (March 2025).

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Won: Slovakia with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (March 2023).

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Won: South Korea with Grand Collar of the Order of Christ (GCol, 10 December 2024) (December 2023).

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