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Willem Alexander Of The Netherlands
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Early Life and Education
Born in Utrecht, Willem-Alexander is the eldest child of Princess Beatrix and Claus van Amsberg. His birth marked a significant shift in the Dutch line of succession, placing him first in the order of precedence.
He undertook primary education at the Vossius Gymnasium in Amsterdam before pursuing higher education. A notable aspect of his formative years was a mandatory period of national service with the Royal Netherlands Navy, which, according to historical accounts, instilled in him an unusually …