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On April 27 1967, Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands was, born here in Utrecht and so we will celebrate Kings Day on Saturday, April 27.
Its a great excuse to party.
This week in 1967 King Willem-Alexander was born
By Jon Wilkins
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Jon Wilkins
Jon Wilkins is Welsh and lives in England. He is a writer. A Europhile and Remainer, he is a regular visitor to Utrecht and has set his crime novel series in the city.
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