Dutch King Willem-Alexander turns 58

King Willem-Alexander turned 58 years old on Sunday, but celebrated his birthday a day earlier as the royal family traditionally refrains from public activities on Sundays. It is the second time since Willem-Alexander ascended the throne that his birthday has fallen under these circumstances.King Willem-Alexander was born on April 27, 1967, in Utrecht as the first child of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus. In 2002, he married Máxima, and he has served as king since 2013.