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He's got a nice smiley face! And he's just been made King of the Netherlands! But what else do you know about The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Willem-Alexander? Very little? Well, fear not.
Just click through our slideshow of 15 fun* facts about the boy born to be king...
*possibly untrue
15 Fun Facts About Willem-Alexander
Fact 1(01 of16)
The Dutch royal family once worried that he wasn't suitable for public role, due to the boredom he expressed at photo opportunities at a very young age. (credit:(All images: PA))
Fact 2(02 of16)
He was christened 'Willem-Alexander', which is Dutch for 'William-Alexander'.
Fact 3(03 of16)
As a toddler, Willem-Alexander was famous for his love of surprises. Here he is about to bite a balloon!
Fact 4(04 of16)
As a boy, Willem-Alexander like nothing more than travelling by water...
(05 of16)
...a love which has continued into his adult life.
Fact 5(06 of16)
As a child, Willem-Alexander would regularly have to fight other boys, in public squares, with pillows. This is a traditional Dutch rite of passage.
Fact 6(07 of16)
When he left the Dutch royal palace to pursue a life in the Real World, he took with him just a carrier bag and tote. Amazingly, he was able to survive for three years.
Fact 7(08 of16)
Owing to his fair good looks, the young Willem-Alexander applied to be one of the Beach Boys. He was rejected on account of his inability to sing harmonies.
Fact 8(09 of16)
Willem-Alexander's surname is 'Of Orange'. The tragic irony is that he is, in fact, allergic to the fruit.
Fact 9(10 of16)
His wife Máxima used to be an air hostess. The couple met on a long-haul flight from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires.
Fact 10(11 of16)
On one of their early dates, he took her gardening. Crowds gathered to enjoy the hilarious scenes.
Fact 11(12 of16)
Willem-Alexander and Máxima have three daughters. Dutch royal protocol dictates that they must be dressed identically at all times.
Fact 12(13 of16)
The family live in a converted train carriage. Here they are making a rare appearance for the Dutch people, looking out of their living room window.
Fact 14(14 of16)
Because he is Willem-Alexander Of Orange, he must be seen to drink orange juice at all public engagements. Owing to his allergy, he usually spits it out.
Fact 13(15 of16)
Wherever he goes, he is protected by fire.
Fact 15(16 of16)
He missed most of the 2010 World Cup Final between Holland and Spain because he was too busy playing Fruit Ninja.