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A1 KNM: The Dutch Monarchy
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy. King Willem-Alexander has been the monarch since 2013, when his mother Queen Beatrix abdicated. The royal fa...
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The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy. King Willem-Alexander has been the monarch since 2013, when his mother Queen Beatrix abdicated. The royal family (Oranjes) is from the House of Orange-Nassau and is very popular.
| Dutch | English | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Koning Willem-Alexander | King Willem-Alexander | Current monarch since 2013 |
| Koningin Máxima | Queen Máxima | Queen consort, from Argentina |
| Koningsdag | King's Day | April 27th - national holiday |
| Oranjegekte | Orange fever | National color celebration |
Examples
- Wie is de koning van Nederland?
- Who is the King of the Netherlands?
- Willem-Alexander is de koning.
- Willem-Alexander is the king.
- Op Koningsdag dragen we oranje.
- On King's Day we wear orange.
Study note
King's Day (April 27) is the biggest national party! The whole country wears orange, there are street markets everywhere, and people celebrate the king's birthday. It's a great opportunity to experience Dutch culture.
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