King Willem-Alexander was joined by his household on Saturday as they gathered to mark his birthday celebrations on Koningsdag.
Though Koningsdag is historically held on the King’s birthday, which is 27 April, it’s celebrated on a Saturday if the date is a Sunday. On account of the celebrations, Willem-Alexander and the remainder of the Dutch royal household missed the funeral of Pope Francis, which was held on the identical day.
© Getty PhotosNevertheless, in a mark of respect, the celebrations have been postponed for an hour to permit tv broadcasts of the funeral.
Willem-Alexander was joined by members of his instant and wider household on the occasion, together with Queen Maxima, Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, Princess Laurentien, Prince Floris and Princess Aimee.
Lacking princess
There was one conspicuous absence from the celebrations, as Willem-Alexander and Maxima’s youngest daughter, Princess Ariane, did not attend the service.
© Mark CuthbertAriane is at the moment overseas as she research at United World School Adriatic in Italy. The 18-year-old royal is little doubt deep in her research along with her closing exams quick approaching.
Finest images
Maintain scrolling to see the most effective images from this yr’s Koningsdag…
© Getty PhotosWhat an entrance!
Willem-Alexander arrived alongside his spouse, Queen Maxima, and eldest daughter, Princess Catharina-Amalia.
© Getty PhotosCatharina-Amalia’s style
The Princess of Orange was completely beautiful in her child blue mini gown as she waved at onlookers.
© Getty PhotosPrincess Alexia’s style
Alexia gave us hell for leather-based in her daring leather-based jacket. The teenage royal additionally wore a white shirt and black skirt.
© Getty PhotosMaxima’s beautiful look
To not be outdone by her daughters, Maxima additionally wore fairly the outfit, styling out a navy-blue gown that featured pockets.
© Getty PhotosWillem-Alexander’s celebrations
The Dutch monarch was savouring each second as crowds cheered.
© Getty PhotosBirthday speech
As is custom, Willem-Alexander delivered a speech as he celebrated his birthday.
© Getty PhotosWider household
The celebrations contain the entire household, and Willem-Alexander’s cousin Prince Floris attended alongside his spouse Princess Aimee.
© Getty PhotosBlown away!
Queen Maxima was blown away at considered one of their occasions. Simply have a look at her expression!
© Getty PhotosPrince of soccer
Prince Floris gave the impression to be a dab hand at soccer as he partook within the leisure exercise.
© Getty PhotosTaking a shot
Floris wasn’t the one one who performed soccer, as Willem-Alexander took a strike at an open objective.
© Getty PhotosJudging
Willem-Alexander was joined by his sister-in-law, Princess Laurentien, and daughter, Princess Alexia, behind a choose’s panel. The trio appeared to be having lots of laughs behind the desk.
