All can kings! This is hard to believe, but King Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne of the Netherlands in 2013, has been working as a second pilot for KLM Cityhopper for 21 years.
Sensational recognition or flying with the king
The other day the newspaper Telegraf published a frank interview with the King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander, in which his Majesty told about his secret work.
It turns out that at least twice a month for many years, Willem-Alexander, who is a historian by education, incognito sits at the helm of a passenger plane and gladly greets people on board on behalf of the captain of the ship and crew, rejoicing that the name of the co-pilot is called not necessary. However, according to the monarch's person, attentive subjects several times recognized his voice, asking the stewardess about his personality.
Hobbies and professional development
The fact that the new king is not indifferent to everything that flies has been known for a long time. Willem-Alexander pilots aircraft from 29 years, after receiving a pilot's license. Now it became known that the lives of people flying from the Netherlands to the UK, Germany, Norway depend on his ability to fly. It is in these countries most often fly KLM Cityhopper.
The King's plans include professional growth and the development of larger aircraft. This summer, Willem Alexander is sent to a course where he will learn how to fly a Boeing 737, which carries a large number of passengers and can travel a great distance.
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Let us add, the King of the Netherlands, the eldest child of Queen Beatrix and King Claus, Willem-Alexander, was appointed after his mother abdicated in his favor, becoming the first man on the throne of the Netherlands in the last 123 years.