Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

Imagine being born on April 27, 1967! That's when Willem-Alexander arrived. He's the King of the Netherlands, which is a country in Europe.

He became King in 2013, taking over from his mom, Queen Beatrix. He's like the head of a big family, and his job is to help his country. He has a wife, Queen Máxima, and three daughters who are princesses: Catharina-Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane.

They are all part of the royal family!

Even though he's a king now, Willem-Alexander went to regular schools when he was little, just like you! He went to schools in the Netherlands and even a special college in Wales, which is part of the United Kingdom. He also worked in the navy, which is like the country's water police, and studied history at a big university. He learned a lot to get ready for his important job as king.

King Willem-Alexander has some super cool interests! He really cares about water. He thinks it's super important for everyone to have clean water and for us to manage it wisely. He even worked with the United Nations to help people around the world get clean water. He also loves sports! He used to be part of the International Olympic Committee, which helps organize the amazing Olympic Games.

Being king is a big job, but Willem-Alexander isn't alone. He has a wonderful family! His wife, Máxima, is the Queen. They have three daughters: Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane. Catharina-Amalia is the oldest and will be the next queen, following in her mom and grandma's footsteps. It's like a royal relay race, passing the crown down through the family!