King Willem-Alexander (Netherlands)

King Willem-Alexander is the reigning monarch of the Netherlands, having ascended to the throne on April 30, 2013, following the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix. Born on April 27, 1967, he is the first king of the Netherlands in over a century. Willem-Alexander studied history and has been involved in various charitable organizations, focusing on water management and sustainable development. He is married to Queen Máxima, and they have three daughters. As king, he plays a ceremonial role and represents the Netherlands nationally and internationally, while also being a symbol of Dutch unity and tradition.