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King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander

Willem-Alexander (Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand; born 27 April 1967) is King of the Netherlands, having acceded to the throne following his mother's abdication in 2013.

Willem-Alexander was born in Utrecht as the oldest child of Princess Beatrix and diplomat Claus van Amsberg. He became Prince of Orange as heir apparent upon his mother's accession as Queen on 30 April 1980, and succeeded her following her abdication on 30 April 2013. He went to public primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands, an international sixth-form college in Wales, served in the Royal Netherlands Navy, and studied history at Leiden University. He married Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti in 2002 and they have three daughters: Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane .

Willem-Alexander is interested in sports and international water management issues. Until his accession to the throne, he was a member of the International Olympic Committee (1998–2013), chairman of the Advisory Committee on Water to the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment (2004–2013), and chairman of the Secretary-General of the United Nations' Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (2006–2013).

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Some of their strengths

King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Passionate, Strong, Physical, Honest, Energetic, Imaginative, and Creative.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being a good partner.

Charming and Sophisticated

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.

Courteous and Easygoing

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.

A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.

Charismatic and Instinctual

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.

They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander's challenges

While King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander can be Stubborn, Idle, Impulsive, Careless, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.

Stubborn and Idle

One of King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

Indecisive and Materialistic

King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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