Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

Quick Facts

Full Name	Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
Occupation	King
Date Of Birth	Apr 27, 1967(1967-04-27)
Age	57
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	Utrecht
Horoscope	Aries

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Biography

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is one of the most popular and richest King who was born on April 27, 1967 in Utrecht, Netherlands. Dutch royalty and member of the Houses of Orange Nassau as well as Amsberg who was elevated to the throne of the Netherlands in the year 2013. He was born the eldest child of German-born diplomat Claus van Amsberg and Dutch Princess-turned-Dutch royal and member of the Houses of House Orange-Nassau and Amsberg who ascended to the throne in 2013. He was born the eldest child of German-born diplomat Claus van Amsberg and Dutch Princess- turned-Queen Beatrix..

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From birth, Willem-Alexander has held the titles Prince of the Netherlands (Dutch: Prins der Nederlanden), Prince of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Prins van Oranje-Nassau), and Jonkheer of Amsberg (Dutch: Jonkheer van Amsberg). He was baptised as a member of the Dutch Reformed Church on 2 September 1967 in Saint Jacob’s Church in The Hague. His godparents are Prince Bernhard of Lippe- Biesterfeld, Gösta Freiin von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen, Prince Ferdinand von Bismarck, former Prime Minister Jelle Zijlstra, Jonkvrouw Renée Röell, and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand was born on 27 April 1967 at the Utrecht University Hospital (now known as the University Medical Center Utrecht) in Utrecht, Netherlands. He is the first child of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus, and the first grandchild of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. He was the first male Dutch royal baby since the birth of Prince Alexander in 1851, and the first immediate male heir since Alexander’s death in 1884.

He was married to the Argentina-born Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti, the He married the Argentine-born Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, in 2002. They welcomed children named Catharina-Amalia Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane. of the Netherlands in 2002. They welcomed three children, Catherine-Amalia Princess from Orange, Princess Alexia along with the princess Ariane.

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Net Worth

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is one of the richest King from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Prior to being named The King of the Netherlands He earned his master’s degree in historical studies in the Netherlands at Leiden University and joined the Royal Netherlands Navy.

In the mid-80s In the late 1980s, he was an instructor pilot with the African Medical Research and Education Foundation. As an athlete who participated in 1992’s New York City Marathon.

Willem-Alexander is the first Dutch king since Willem III, who died in 1890. Willem-Alexander had earlier indicated that when he became king, he would take the name Willem IV, but it was announced in January 2013 that his regnal name would be Willem-Alexander.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Dating?

According to our records, Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands married to Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. As of December 1, 2023, Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands’s is not dating anyone.

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Since 1985, when he became 18 years old, Willem-Alexander has been a member of the Council of State of the Netherlands. This is the highest council of the Dutch government and is chaired by the head of state (then Queen Beatrix).

Facts & Trivia

Willem-Alexander Ranked on the list of most popular King. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands celebrates birthday on April 27 of every year.

After his military service from 1985 to 1987, Willem-Alexander studied History at Leiden University from 1987 onwards and received his MA degree (doctorandus) in 1993. His final thesis was on the Dutch response to France’s decision under President Charles de Gaulle to leave the NATO’s integrated command structure.

Is King Willem-Alexander related to Queen Elizabeth?

How is King Willem-Alexander related to the Queen? King Willem-Alexander is a distant relation of Queen Elizabeth II, with the pair thought to be fifth cousins, twice removed. And the connection all starts with Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau.

Does Holland have a royal family?

Holland is a fairly young monarchy. The Kingdom of the Netherlands was established in 1815, and King William I was its first ruler. The first king of Holland was from the House of Orange-Nassau.

What does King Willem-Alexander do?

The King represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands at home and abroad. Besides his formal duties, King Willem-Alexander works in the interests of the inhabitants of the Netherlands. As head of state, it is the King’s task to unify, represent and encourage the people.

Who is the current King of the Netherlands?

On 30 April 2013, King Willem-Alexander succeeded his mother as monarch. The King is married to Queen Máxima. The royal couple have three daughters, Princess Catharina-Amalia (the Princess of Orange), Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane.

How is Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands related to Queen Elizabeth?

HM Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands ( 5th Cousin ) Queen Beatrix Of The Netherlands is a 5th cousin of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth is said to enjoy a warm and close relationship with Queen Beatrix.