The streets of the Netherlands were awash in orange as residents marked King Willem-Alexander’s birthday with a riot of festivities, including street markets, canal parties, and free markets. In Amsterdam, the iconic canals were teeming with merrymakers, leading local authorities to issue a plea for revelers to spread out and find alternative locations to celebrate in order to prevent overcrowding. The King himself took a moment to acknowledge the significance of the day coinciding with the funeral of the Pope, showing respect for the solemn occasion amidst the Dutch revelry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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