The Dutch News guide to surviving King's Day
DutchNews.nl - 2024-04-26T15:33:48.000Z

Just a few hours to go and King’s Day will be upon us. This year the weather forecast for April 27 suggests it could be a spring-like 17°on the big day itself. But the warmth could also be coupled with rain in the afternoon and the chance of sunshine is put by the KNMI at just 30%. The weather is just one King’s Day worry. So here’s our guide to making the best of King’s Day, whether you like it

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