I Met THE KING Of The Netherlands On KING'S DAY

2024 ж. 25 Мам.
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Celebrating Koningsdag (King's Day) as part of the press is something I already would have never imagined, but MEETING THE KING TOO?! Wow, this was an amazing experience, and this is all thanks to you all who have been watching and supporting me on this channel. I hope you enjoy!
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00:00 Intro
00:36 What is King's Day?
01:55 Arriving to the press center
02:44 Heading to King's Day festival
03:49 King's Day protest
04:10 King's Day football activity
05:13 Interviewing Rotterdam residents
06:35 King interview attempt #1
07:21 King interview attempt #2
08:38 Heading to the end of the festival
08:58 Ronnie Flex performing
09:20 Davina Michelle performing
10:09 More interviews
12:27 King's final speech
13:56 King's farewell & Lee Towers
14:36 Outro
#koningsdag #kingsday #rotterdam

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  • Wow, this is by far the highlight so far of my time on KZhead, and this is all possible because of YOU ALL. Thank you for watching and continuing to help the channel grow. For those who celebrate, I hope you had a great King's Day and I hope you enjoy the video!

    @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Bro this video got randomly recommended to me but i gotta say ur enthusiasm is amazing. I believe u (this channel) has great potential! Thanks for this video!

      @eenraregozer@eenraregozer Жыл бұрын
    • Another beautiful video! Well done!

      @jeffafa3096@jeffafa3096 Жыл бұрын
    • you're WELCOME!

      @Tommiesz@Tommiesz Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! I'm glad the algorithm didn't let you down! haha

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you all!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • This is one PROUD MOMMA!!!! Sam, you and Linde did a phenomenal job on this video. Who would have thought two years after moving to the Netherlands, that my son would be interviewing their king on King’s Day!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤congratulations 🍾 🎊 to you both!!

    @cherylh.1537@cherylh.1537 Жыл бұрын
    • You raised a beautiful son mam, you have all the rights to be proud!

      @Dispar_Vulgo@Dispar_Vulgo Жыл бұрын
    • You deserve a lot of credit for raising such a positive, open minded and charismatic son! I also enjoyed your introduction to our country a lot.

      @carolinavanderlande4904@carolinavanderlande4904 Жыл бұрын
    • @@carolinavanderlande4904 thank you so much! It’s wonderful people like you that makes this Country so special to me.

      @cherylh.1537@cherylh.1537 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much, mom. Love you!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • We neither! Unbelievable. Sam and Lin were the king and queen of the day😊

      @robpr9163@robpr9163 Жыл бұрын
  • You're absolutely right. Het is ECHT NIET NORMAAL dat je de koning een vraag hebt kunnen stellen. Die kans is maar voor weinig mensen weggelegd. Mijn complimenten want je hebt er heel erg je best voor gedaan! Mijn vrouw heeft de School voor Journalistiek gedaan en was programmamaakster en nieuwslezeres voor TeleCuraçao. Ze zegt dat jouw reportage, gezien de middelen die je hebt, een hele dikke 10 verdient want het laat perfect zien hoe Koningsdag in Nederland gevierd wordt. Very well done Sam! 👍🏽👏🏽👌🏽

    @renevaanhold@renevaanhold Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel René!!! En ook bedankt aan jouw vrouw! Super mooie feedback om te heben!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • fun fact, I spoken with him twice on 1 day on which I said 3rd time I see you you owe me cola which didn't happen but some months later I did spot and told him that and he was laughing as I think he remebered that. The King is a laid back person for sure. his security is just uptight haha

      @eindbaaz3815@eindbaaz3815 Жыл бұрын
    • Hi from Rotterdam south side the netherlands i live there its was an awesom day 😊

      @vloban8546@vloban8546 Жыл бұрын
    • @@eindbaaz3815 hahaha now that is something typically Dutch :D

      @rogerelzenga4465@rogerelzenga4465 Жыл бұрын
  • His reply is why the monarchy is a good thing, even setting aside all the secondary benefits that having a monarchy grants you. No elected official could ever represent the country as a whole, since they only represent those that voted for them. But because the king is not elected nor part of any political party he can be above political differences and represent the nation as a whole, a reminder that above all else we are all Dutch, and a symbol for what that entails.

    @DutchDread@DutchDread11 ай бұрын
  • I went to school with Willem Alexander and he is actually just an ordinary Dutchman, but the only one who already knew what he would become when he was born and that is actually quite special. I also met his mother and grandmother, both former queens, and they were all sympathetic in their own way...

    @collectioneur@collectioneur Жыл бұрын
    • Interesting!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • My mom went to class with Princess Laurentien, i never seen their place, but the Princess and her family came to my house once, and also they were just ordinary down-to-earth people!

      @strubbleler@strubbleler Жыл бұрын
    • did you also meet his nazi father? tell me about it lol

      @m.m.4609@m.m.4609 Жыл бұрын
  • Ik had al een berichtje achtergelaten, maar mag ik trouwens nog even zeggen hoe gigantisch veel respect ik heb voor hoe je de Nederlandse taal hebt opgepikt. Ik probeer een andere taal te leren op het moment en het lijkt een onmogelijke taak, soms gooi ik alle boeken in een hoek en denk ik dit gaat nooit lukken. Ik begrijp nu pas hoe bijzonder het is om op latere leeftijd een andere taal te leren en te integreren in een nieuwe cultuur. Echt mad respect Sam!

    @handsoapsoup5907@handsoapsoup5907 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel!! :) Eerlijk zegen, ik vind het ook best wel bijzonder en ik ben heel blij mee dat ik kan met jullie allemaal in het nederlands praten! Als je ooit zou tips willen hebben om andere taal te leren, stuur me een email! :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Because of you and NotJustBikes I have booked a trip to the Netherlands and started learning dutch. Great videos!!

    @jacksiddle5951@jacksiddle5951 Жыл бұрын
    • That’s great! Hope you enjoy you stay in our little nation.

      @Wielie0305@Wielie0305 Жыл бұрын
    • Jack promes yourself one thing than, go see the Netherlands and not only Amsterdam. Amsterdam is not like the rest of the Netherlands. Hope you have a wonderfull time.

      @vanDeudekom@vanDeudekom Жыл бұрын
    • Wow! This is crazy to hear! If you need any tips or anything, feel free to email me! And maybe we'll see each other when you're here!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • ​​@@vanDeudekom er is voor de rest toch niks boeiends te zien/doen in ons land, al het leuke wat er te zien valt hier is in de grote steden 😂

      @adem1512@adem1512 Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@vanDeudekomAnd might I add: travel by bike inside the Netherlands.😊

      @user-vw4ui5gz6b@user-vw4ui5gz6b11 ай бұрын
  • Even got a question in with the King, absolute legend.

    Жыл бұрын
    • My mind is still blown!!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Really appreciate you speaking Dutch. Since almost everyone speaks English its really comfortable to just talk in English, but actually making the effort to learn the language, shows character.

    @lex3374@lex3374 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Many would have stumbled when presented with the opportunity to ask the King a question, you however handled it like a pro with a fitting question. Well done man.

    @mavadelo@mavadelo Жыл бұрын
    • I really appreciate that! I just got lost in the moment haha

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • This was even a better highlight then the one on NPO live. Really great! Thanks for the good content you deliver.

    @worf792@worf792 Жыл бұрын
    • Haha oh man, that's an honor! Thank you!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • You actually talked to the king !!! Thats just wow !!

    @coverhoeven2904@coverhoeven2904 Жыл бұрын
    • I still can't believe it!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Beste Sam, deze video is de KROON op je mooie vlogs tot nu toe. Net zoals de Koning en Koningin zorg jij met jouw video’s voor verbinding. Nooit oordelend, maar altijd waarnemend met de nodige humor en openheid. Je geeft andere ruimte. Je bent een inspiratiebron voor velen. Gr. Rob

    @robpr9163@robpr9163 Жыл бұрын
    • Wow! Dankjewel Rob!!! Heel lief van jou!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@exploringtheforeign and that my vriend is not what you say to a dude as a dude, you would replace lief with aardig 😜

      @eindbaaz3815@eindbaaz3815 Жыл бұрын
    • Haha

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@robpr9163 nee want dan verliest het z'n waarde, kijk naar de VS daar is het zowat een stopwoordje. Het zit em niet in woorden maar daden. En het probleem waar jij op doelt is een stuk complexer helaas.

      @eindbaaz3815@eindbaaz3815 Жыл бұрын
    • @@eindbaaz3815 helemaal eens!!

      @robpr9163@robpr9163 Жыл бұрын
  • It's not just us who view your content what got you the press acces, it is your wholesome positive vibe in all your videos!

    @aristaeus2514@aristaeus2514 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for these words!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • What an amazing opportunity for you!! Congratulations to you and your girlfriend!! Awesome video🎉🎉!

    @SoultoSoulTravels@SoultoSoulTravels Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!! Super cool to hear this from you two. Always fun seeing your experiences here in the Netherlands as well!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Hi Tammy and Eric!! ❤

      @nfboogaard@nfboogaard Жыл бұрын
  • You did it Sam 🎉. You are really working your way up. I hope you can get a job in the tv business. You really have charisma. You bring the positivity people need. Almost 9K subscribers. Stay great! ❤❤❤

    @MichelBaek@MichelBaek Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel, Michel!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Well done Sam! You and your girlfriend are King and Queen of the internet today! ❤🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏

    @ingridwatsup9671@ingridwatsup9671 Жыл бұрын
    • Aw haha dankjewel Ingrid!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • I don't really care about koningsdag or our king but the fact that you actually managed to have this short interview with him is pretty awesome and i don't think a lot of people outside of the mainstream media (even within the mainstream media) get this opportunity.

    @PinoGietermaai@PinoGietermaai Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Tike! I definitely don't take the moment for granted!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • ​@@youtube.censor.not.reacting Well, you seem educated, that's for sure. I didn't deny that our royal family might bring some financial and/or cultural benefits, i just don't really care too much for the royal family myself.

      @PinoGietermaai@PinoGietermaai Жыл бұрын
  • As somebody wo lives abroad for more then 10 years and left the Netherlands when Beatrix was still Queen I did really like this experience and seeing my country and our King doing very well! Thank you for making this video and making me a little homesick.

    @nataliedekkers@nataliedekkers Жыл бұрын
    • Oh wow, I'm glad you enjoyed this, Natalie! As someone living away from home, I know how homesickness can feel, but I hope through the video you could still feel part of the experience! :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Recognize the feeling, although I have been to both Queens day and Kings day a few times since I left, I miss it every year I can't make it.

      @haribo836@haribo83611 ай бұрын
  • Cool video! Love the content. Small correction, 30 april wasn't actually the birthday of princes Beatrix, it was actually the birthday of princes Juliana. When Beatrix inherited the throne, she chose to keep "koninginnendag" on the 30e of april. This was in honor of her mother. In addition, she also though that the weather was not as good in january. Wich, in my opinion, seems a good argument. Princes Beatrix herself was born on de 31e of january. Don't know if the comment was already made, but I thought you'd like to know. 😊 Hope to see more! Btw, I'm Dutch, don't know if you like your comment in English or Netherlands. 😂

    @royar1991@royar1991 Жыл бұрын
    • Hey! Thank you for sharing this😃I was actually already aware of this and I intentionally made sure not to say that April 30th was her birthday, I was just trying to point out how that was the date for her "Queen's Day" celebration. But I could've made that more clear😃 en maak niet uit of je wilt in Engels of Nederlands schrijven!😃

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Tiny addition about the naming of ex-monarchs. As you used correctly in your comment, when a monarch abdicates their title is reverted to being prince or princess, so like you said it is princess Beatrix. However when an ex-monarch dies their title reverted once more to being king or queen again. So you do say queen Juliana.

      @joostvanassenbergh180@joostvanassenbergh180 Жыл бұрын
  • I saw you on TV! I was thinking wow is that really him!? Exploring the Foreign made it up there ! how did he pull that off !??

    @ryantnttve1953@ryantnttve1953 Жыл бұрын
    • Haha, oh man, this was soooo crazy! I hope you enjoyed the video :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Hemeltjelief Sam, wat fantastisch! Dat krijg je als je goed geïntegreerd bent en dat heb je helemaal aan jezelf te danken! Hartstikke leuk om ook je mooie vriendin te zien, jullie zijn een leuk stel! Ben (nog steeds) apetrots op je! Liefs van Hil❤️

    @hildelouisevrijs774@hildelouisevrijs774 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel Hilde!!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Well Sam, just make sure you understand that you've achieved something which other people from the Netherlands never have achieved and probably never will achieve since interviewing the king is a rarity. Well done !

    @dutchyjhome@dutchyjhome Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Dutchy J! I definitely don't take it for granted.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Dat was echt leip Sam!! Geweldig hoe je je zenuwen hebt bedwongen en onze koning aan het woord hebt gekregen. Ik moest wel hard lachen dat je "dankjewel" zei tegen hem 😂 dat is hij vast niet gewend 😅 Mooi dat je ons mee nam met je reis, hoe je pers toegang hebt gekregen. Mooie mijlpaal! Veel dank aan je lieve vriendin, zonder haar was deze video niet mogelijk geweest! 🎉🎉 Petje af.

    @nfboogaard@nfboogaard Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel Nielsi!! Haha, ja, ik was niet bewust dat ik had de "u" vergeten, haha maar gelukkig was hij heel chill!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@exploringtheforeign Haha, you did say "Wat betekent dat voor u". I bet he didn't hear the other "je". Don't worry.

      @alicia.3740@alicia.3740 Жыл бұрын
  • Congratulations Sam, a memory that will last a lifetime

    @NakedPigeon@NakedPigeon Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel! En sowieso!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • I guess its true that energy attracts energy! The King resonated with your vibe and decided to engage with you, that is a once in a lifetime moment right there! Very amazing! En Dit is by far de beste highlight reel van koningsdag!

    @urbnctrl@urbnctrl Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Best video by you. The interview with the kids and parents was a very nice touch. Kudos to your lovely girlfriend for helping you, I’m sure it was a tough task. Cheers 🎉

    @thebookoftee93@thebookoftee93 Жыл бұрын
    • I appreciate this so much!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • We in Holland are proud of this man, our king. Some people want a republic, but having a royal family bonds the nation with so many different people together. ❤ Alex and Maxima.

    @coravandijk9088@coravandijk9088 Жыл бұрын
  • Great video, you deserve the success man! The people wearing black were doing it in protest of the wealth gap/poverty levels in Rotterdam. It is the poorest city in NL, many people struggle to afford the basics there.

    @KB-qy8ps@KB-qy8ps Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! And thank you for sharing this information!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Je woont hier al even dus je weet dat de Nederlander klaagt! Terwijl ze zo trots zouden moeten zijn op dit kleine landje ❤ ik houd van Nederland 🇳🇱 en ik ben ontzettend blij dat ik hier 69 jaar geleden geboren ben!!!

    @jennyvoorhaar9547@jennyvoorhaar9547 Жыл бұрын
    • Mooi Jenny!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • WIJ NEDERLANDERS ZEGGEN WAAARKE HUTSPOT VRETEN EN DOE MAAR NORMAAL DAN DOE JE GEK GENOEG

      @berta.9912@berta.9912 Жыл бұрын
  • Cool video. And you're officially press now 😉. What a great day.

    @Perriax@Perriax Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Still so crazy for me

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • That's massive man!! Great stuff and hope you enjoyed your King's Day!

    @RubenCastilloDJ@RubenCastilloDJ Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! I definitely enjoyed the day, I hope you did too!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • This was such a great video, and your Dutch is becoming so great. Petje af hoor, geweldig gedaan

    @nimwey7701@nimwey7701 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • En wij zeggen HATSEEE OVERFLAKEE EN DOOR

      @berta.9912@berta.9912 Жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful! My in-laws and husband would be so proud. They loved Australia but their homeland was the Netherlands,,🇳🇱❤️🇦🇺🌷

    @eshiestrik2756@eshiestrik2756Күн бұрын
  • Nice, you meet the king of the Netherlands.

    @huffepuf3066@huffepuf3066 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! I still can't believe it haha

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Hi Sam en Linde, wat een prachtige video. Heb de hele tijd gekeken met een grote glimlach op mijn gezicht. Bedankt voor wat jullie hier gemaakt hebben. Deze video zou bij de NOS hebben moeten zijn. Wat geweldig hoe jullie Nederland laten zien door jullie ogen en op een positieve en niet oordelende manier. Jullie mogen echt trots op jezelf zijn. Ik ben het in ieder geval. Liefs en groetjes, Nicole Baaijens. Ja, de moeder van Eva van AYNIL 😘.

    @Nicole-pg5lk@Nicole-pg5lk Жыл бұрын
    • Aw wowww, dankjewel Nicole!!! Heel lief van jou!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • Wow, een interview met de koning. Dat is echt wel héél straf!

      @karin2573@karin2573 Жыл бұрын
  • Brilliant video! Official channels would be crazy if they didn’t try to hire the two of you.

    @Justquitthebs@Justquitthebs Жыл бұрын
    • Haha, thank you! Hopefully they watch this haha.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • I really enjoyed this, well done. Both of you. Touzani is a great guy, he has done so much good things for the youth . He is a celebrity here in the Netherlands. You were lucky to be able to ask the king something because there are so many people and as he said so much is happening at the same time that it is difficult to pay attention to everyone. You have made some awesome memories this day and a great story to tell your children someday.

    @alicia.3740@alicia.3740 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Alicia! Touzani was definitely super cool, and I don't take for granted at all the moment I had with the king. That was really special.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • good representation of kingsday! I will send this to friends in new York who have no clue what this day means...

    @Sarah-do9my@Sarah-do9my Жыл бұрын
    • Leuk! Dankjewel Sarah :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @EXPLORING THE FOREIGN I just saw a video about the, for us normal rules, when ambulances or whatever, needs to hurry. all over europe is it normal to park your car on either side of the highway. but we also do this on 4th of May, or with a death procession. and by the way it's also the law. I saw in that video that's not the case in america... the guy could not believe the highway parts like the red see! I think if people's lives are at stake, it's the only right way to do. is it true ambulances in US have trouble getting through traffic?

      @Sarah-do9my@Sarah-do9my Жыл бұрын
  • Zelden vind je een kanaal dat zoveel positiviteit uitstraald als de jouwe. Ik kwam je video over Urk tegen en heb daarna gelijk 3 andere video's van je gekeken en de manier waarop jij presenteerd is zo aandoenlijk dat ik niks anders kan dan met een enorm brede lach op mn gezicht kijken.

    @krokanjer@krokanjer2 ай бұрын
    • Wow, heeeeel erg bedankt voor jouw worden!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign2 ай бұрын
  • Wow, wat een super leuke video. Ik kijk altijd graag naar jouw videos omdat je met respect en positieve energie over jouw ervaringen in Nederland vertelt. Het feit dat je met de koning hebt gepraat is iets wat je echt zelf verdiend hebt.

    @Roszalief@Roszalief Жыл бұрын
  • Sure, in 2023 kings and queens may be relics of the past and there may be many valid arguments for why average citizens shouldn't be asked to pay for the lavish lifestyles they lead, but as a Dutchman (living in the Detroit area) I personally wouldn't want it any other way. I am proud to be Dutch and I am happy that Willem Alexander and his family represent my country as graciously as they do. Congratulations on being able to interview him. Love your videos.

    @hellmuthschreefel9392@hellmuthschreefel9392 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Hellmuth!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Wow Sam! Dat is zoo bijzonder! Wat leuk! Hele leuke video, dankjewel :)

    @yula3723@yula3723 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel! Ik vond het super bijzonder!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Ik was aan het kijken op televisie en zag je staan. Ik zette hem snel op pauze en vertelde heel de familie: kijk, ik volg hem op youtube! En vervolgens zei ik: hij staat vlak naast de koning!! Echt, wat een geweldig moment voor je. Super trots dat ik dit allemaal live mag meemaken hoe je kanaal groeit en ontwikkelt. Nog even en ik kan tegen mensen zeggen: ik was erbij toen het allemaal begon met een klein youtube kanaal haha. Echt geweldig Sam, het is je gegund!

    @handsoapsoup5907@handsoapsoup5907 Жыл бұрын
    • Aw man! Haha, dit is zo leuk om te horen!! Heel erg bedankt, and thank you for joining me on this journey!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • WOW!! Very amazing video!! You also interviewed Touzani! He has more than a million subs! People don’t really want a king and the reason for that is really understandable. The people think that the king has too much money from the belastingen and also they think there’s too much influence on him. Take Amalia (our next queen) as example, she can’t be on the streets alone, and there was a time she couldn’t be outside at all. That’s because people were threatening her. That’s also the problem with the king. After all this great video Sam! This will bring your channel up another notch.

    @Cheesy_Cheese420@Cheesy_Cheese420 Жыл бұрын
    • Lets say some people don't want a monarchy. Still, a president would be way more expensive, and in this time of turmoil we can use every little bit of stability we can get. The specific problem of security is no different, whether you have a monarchy or a republic.

      @user-xi6nk4xs4s@user-xi6nk4xs4s Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!! It was a very special day to say the least. And Touzani was super cool! And thank you for sharing the information around why some people are opposed to having a king.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • She's not threatened by republicans. Most republicans believe it's simply wrong to give someone a position on birth, it's anti-meritocratic. A lot of others are republican in spirit, in the sense that the royals have to deliver, to the Dutch people. They haven't done so lately and seem to care more about themselves and the international private jet class than the Dutch people, which is probably the case.

      @DenUitvreter@DenUitvreter Жыл бұрын
    • I named some reasons and not all

      @Cheesy_Cheese420@Cheesy_Cheese420 Жыл бұрын
    • @@DenUitvreter The last part is a matter of opinion. And yes, they have made mistakes, but who doesn't. I'm not convinced a president will on average do a better job, especially in this time of popularity voting. At least the royals have been trained almost from birth for the position they will possibly have to take one day. I think its fair to say the impact of a monarch is bigger than the impact of just another politician, when representing the country. More on the subject, I can't imagine a president day coming close to queen's/king's day.

      @user-xi6nk4xs4s@user-xi6nk4xs4s Жыл бұрын
  • WELLL DONE MAN! So exciting you got this done!

    @ferdifred@ferdifred Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Cool as Sam! I have been looking forward to this video! You are a bloody legend😃I will attend a big King’s Day Party here in Auckland tomorrow haha. Take care. Noho ora mai, Evan

    @evanwang1461@evanwang1461 Жыл бұрын
    • Haha, thank you, Evan!! And enjoy your party in Auckland!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic video, you actually managed to speak with the king! Congrats! On the protesters: basically these are republicans: not the USA version but as per the definition: people who prefer a republic over our current constitutional monarchy. In short their arguments are that a monarchy doesn’t equal ‘true’ democracy and that the royal family costs a lot of unnecessary money that comes from the tax payers. I also heard some arguments sprinkled in concerning equality, but I’d say these are the two main talking points. Personally I don’t agree: thankfully having a different opinion is typically Dutch. Keeps the conversation going. 😉 Anyway… On democracy: in my opinion this is straight up incorrect. The role of the royal family is ceremonial, they don’t have any political power (anymore). During the days of Queen Beatrix, the monarch would still play a role during the transition of parliaments, hosting the talks to form a new coalition for the next government. I would argue that the monarch, as a stable, (mostly) impartial third party, could provide stability in an unstable period of time. Plus, in repetition, the monarch did not have any actual political power there. On finances: first of all, I believe most republicans conveniently gloss over the fact that a president costs money too. In addition, the royal family provides an impartial representative of our country: other nations can have beef with our prime minister but still be prepared the receive the king as that political barb isn’t as much of a problem. Plus each state visit is accompanied by a large trading delegation, so the royal family earns us money as well. There is some debate about whether a monarch’s ‘fairytale wow factor’ actually helps negotiations. I would say: prolly not for the huge corporations, but yes for the smaller and mid-sized companies. So yes, I personally gladly am prepared to see some of my tax money go to the royal family. Oh, and don’t forget they can network quite easily with the other royal families around the globe, people who they’ve often known for generations. That’s the grease that keeps the wheels of diplomacy turning more easily. One third argument of mine is that the royal family provides stability. In volatile times like this, a stable, neutral figurehead is worth so much more than people give them credit for. It’s a boon to have a royal family that’s above the political snake pit. There’s nothing wrong with playing into that fairytale fantasy part of having a royal family. There’s nothing wrong with having traditions. In my eyes, the royal family is that secret sauce that just adds that extra something special to my country.

    @remconoordermeer7015@remconoordermeer7015 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for the nice feedback on the video and thank you for the information on what's going on! It's helping me learn.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@exploringtheforeign No problem mate. As a matter of fact, this discussion between the pro-monarchs and pro-republicans is centuries old... Try googling the "Gebroeders de Witt." You might remember them from scenes of the film "Michiel de Ruyter." There have always been "Staatsgezinden" and "Prinsgezinden", although their specific goals most likely have shifted about through the years. As political climates, ideals and ambitions always do, and somehow stay the same as well. Curious. Anyway, thanks again for the great vid, you and your girlfriend should team up more often!

      @remconoordermeer7015@remconoordermeer7015 Жыл бұрын
  • So cool! I was exited for you, when you called the King.😂 ❤beautiful registration!

    @ilonkagootjes858@ilonkagootjes858 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!! :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Hi Sam, This is the best impression of the atmosphere during Koningsdag I have seen. The thing is that most other media, including the regular tv channels, just produce a registration of events. You somehow managed to capture the vibe. You've got a real talent and I'm sure your open personality contributed to the King actually answering your questions. I live abroad but this way some of the unique vibe got across. Well done and a big thanks!

    @TheCriticalPolitician@TheCriticalPolitician Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much for this! My mindset when making these videos is to just get an authentic/honest feel for whatever I'm experiencing and however it comes out it comes out, and it's really nice to hear that that comes through as a viewer! I really appreciate the words, thank you for watching :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@exploringtheforeign Also the same here. Because of being so far away and then get authentic honoust feel across is communicating actual whatś going on and happy memories from previous experienced Queensday for example that they still alive and revived.. 🎼It has been,, such a perfect day, Iḿ glad I spent it with you, O such ..a perfect day.. you just keep me hanging on, you just keep me hanging on..🎶(song of lou reed it says: thanks

      @MonastryDeparture@MonastryDeparture Жыл бұрын
  • The King actually talked to the protesters too that day.

    @Joey-ct8bm@Joey-ct8bm Жыл бұрын
  • Hey man, amazing footage you shot here! It really makes me proud to be Dutch, seeing everyone being quirky and happy on a very special day! Straight to the point, I have a suggestion for you for another video. You know 5 mei? Dutch freedom day. I'd really recommend you come to Wageningen this year or the next. It is in my opinion the most important celebration next to kings day, maybe even more important. We celebrate the day WW2 ended, and it was signed in Wageningen. It's a free festival, we have a parade with veterans and music stages all over the city. It is an amazing way and place to celebrate our freedom as a country and as individuals in a time of peace. I'd really like for you to come and see for yourself!

    @beeedifferent@beeedifferent Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Lexie! Really nice to hear. As for 5 mei, if I do a video, I've been thinking of a few ideas, but I'm not 100% sure if I'll do it. But this tip helps a lot! Thank you for sharing, I can't guarantee I'll be there, but I'll try my best!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • For the protests, I get that people find it a bit outdated but I also think it is good to have a kind of extra check on the government and someone who is supposed to be the personification of the country as it does help in national identity. Also, I just love to party on kings/queens-day! It is such a fun tradition and with the deterioration of other traditions lately I'm all for it.

    @polyliker8065@polyliker8065 Жыл бұрын
  • That was a really fun look at Koningsdag! You managed to catch the mood well, as well as asking a question of the king himself. Great job, thanks and congratulations! 👍🌷🥳

    @An-Ma@An-Ma Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • ahh, this video is so well done! you did such a great job representing the day here in rotterdam. and you got to meet the king! 🧡

    @buncharted@buncharted Жыл бұрын
    • I also expect a Kings Day video from you guys 😅!!

      @WeasolVonDiesel@WeasolVonDiesel Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!! I still find it insane haha. I'm about to head over to your channel and watch your video! Hopefully we run into each other soon!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • congrats 👏 This is the best highlights of koningsdag I have seen to date. You captured perfectly the essence of the celebrations. A once in a lifetime chance to meet and speak to the King personally too. My complements on this absolutely 💯 fantastic vlog of Koningsdag 👏👏👏👏👏

    @abi219@abi219 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much, Abi!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Whoa, just found you looking for information on Americans in the Netherlands and WOW, what an episode to start with. This was amazing. So much enthusiasm for the day both from you and the people of Holland. Subscribed and CONGRATS for getting that amazing interview with the King. Have your feet touched back down to earth after that?!

    @peterf1@peterf1 Жыл бұрын
    • Hey, Peter! Super cool that you've found my channel! :) This is definitely a special video to start with haha. Thank you for subscribing, and I still feel in the air haha.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Wow, waar heb ik net naar zitten kijken? Ik ben sprakeloos man. I got goosebumps! Wat een fantastische dag moeten jullie hebben gehad zeg. Wie had dat gedacht toen je begon met het kanaal. So glad I found itl!! Al het beste en wie weet over een paar jaar Khalid en Sam op NPO1 😁. P.S. koningen en koningen worden geboren en niet gekozen. Dit is volgens de Republikeinen oneerlijk. Ook vinden ze de kosten te hoog van een monarchie. Kost natuurlijk wel wat, maar een president doet het ook niet gratis en is geen blijvertje (buiten de dictaturen om). De koning is naar mijn mening de beste accountmanager die je kan hebben 😉. Maar vooral verbindt hij. Ik ben trots op het koningshuis en zij is deel van onze cultuur, waar ik trots op ben. Van mij mogen ze nog wel even blijven zwaaien naar het volk ✅

    @Wielie0305@Wielie0305 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel, Wielie!! Jij bent al voor een lange tijd een groete supporter voor me geweest, dus ik vind het heel bijzonder dat je nu dit moment hebt gezien! En Khalid en Sam lijk me leuk haha. En dankjewel voor de informatie over de Koninklijke familie!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@exploringtheforeign Als ik op die woorden van Wielie mag inhaken: De republikeinen weten niet dat er een selectieproces achter zit uit vorige levens dat iemand geselecteerd is om Koning of Koningin te (kunnen) zijn. Het is verdiend. Dan, het is een natuurlijk organisch geheel met een Koningshuis. Als het er zoet aan toe gaat is het een echt bedrijvige samenleving net als andere kuddes groepen wezentjes op deze planeet. Ze hebben elkaar nodig. We houden veel van ze en zij op hun beurt doen ook echt hun best, het is hartstikke leuk!

      @MonastryDeparture@MonastryDeparture Жыл бұрын
  • You actually got to meet the king. awesome.

    @huisbaasbob1923@huisbaasbob1923 Жыл бұрын
    • I still can't believe it!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • You interviewed the king?! I’ve never seen him irl before, I really love your vids❤

    @mauroschreurs6609@mauroschreurs6609 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Mauro! It's still crazy to think of. I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • keep up the great video's man, been enjoying most of them

    @damienzwikstra1667@damienzwikstra1667 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Damien!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Bruh you're making history 🤯💯👊🏾

    @jayeverything@jayeverything Жыл бұрын
    • Haha trying my best!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Supertof! Leuke interviews, laat goed de sfeer van de dag zien. 😊

    @egeltje85@egeltje85 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Good job! Great to see you guys enjoyed Koningsdag!

    @wgsips@wgsips Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Wendy!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • How fun! I've seen Alexander and Beatrix (the previous queen) quite a lot in person. They are very approachable people. My grandmother use to have chats with them on the streets decades ago. I love how their children went to a regular school, a princess lives two blocks from my parents and shops like any other person herself, the family tries to stay normal even though they are not. I am not pro monarchy per se (although the other alternatives are not better either), but I have to give them credit try are trying to be with the locals and stay connected.

    @lolololol7573@lolololol7573 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent work man!

    @Dasypodidae45@Dasypodidae45 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • 🎉🎉fantastic! Salute

    @resvlaardingen@resvlaardingen Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Next level video my dude. You keep getting better, keep it up!

    @ezz625@ezz625 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Eise!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • wow you both did it ,awesome vid!!😀

    @spilln01@spilln01 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, John!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • it's actually so cool for me to see the whole process of being part of the press at an event like this, since I want to go into journalism. This report looks really good!

    @zahra9890@zahra9890 Жыл бұрын
  • Thats actually so cool bro!

    @jdj8168@jdj8168 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • I knew it! I already thought I saw you on television! And I was right! So cool you were there!

    @bike-tyson-oak@bike-tyson-oak Жыл бұрын
    • Haha super leuk dat je me gezien hebt! Thanks, Thijs!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Such a great production quality you delivered again, keep it up man 💪

    @louwie9687@louwie9687 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • I was also an American in Rotterdam on Kingsday! But I didn't even see him - or all the dancers which I would have lived to see!

    @anjelmusic@anjelmusic Жыл бұрын
  • Nicely done!

    @xandrios@xandrios Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Congrats! Great video and what an opportunity :)

    @mattgiant8836@mattgiant8836 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Matt!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Superleuk! Goed gedaan 🤴🏼

    @jandeman139@jandeman139 Жыл бұрын
    • Dankjewel, Jan!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • So cool Sam! So proud of you 🧡

    @morenabrouwers8160@morenabrouwers8160 Жыл бұрын
    • Aw thanks, Morena!!❤️

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • holy moly! gratz man!

    @Astragoth2@Astragoth2 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Great stuff! The highlights are only going to go UP and UP!

    @hidavidwen@hidavidwen Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, David!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing!

    @tonyf315@tonyf315 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • soooo cool Sam very happy for you!!

    @jonahwhitt9777@jonahwhitt9777 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Jonah!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Dank je wel voor je leuke video! Mooi beeld heb je neergezet van Koningsdag. Blij ei ben je ook, das ook leuk om naar te kijken! Word je zelf ook vrolijk van. Nogmaals dank!

    @tjit8311@tjit8311 Жыл бұрын
    • Super leuk om te horen! Dankjewel!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Good job man! i am impressed 😎

    @freekhuisman1520@freekhuisman1520 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Congratulations on this major achievement. Its very well deserved. Keep up the awesome content and thank you for all the effort you put in every single one of them!

    @FrankHouwelingBoskoop@FrankHouwelingBoskoop Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Frank!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • So cool!!!

    @d.5688@d.5688 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • This is awesome! Lovely video and an unique and once of a lifetime experience interviewing the King!

    @WeasolVonDiesel@WeasolVonDiesel Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Wesley!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Nice video man!

    @The_Blocki@The_Blocki Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Great idea to apply for press access. It turned into a very enjoyable video. Well done 😀

    @EdwinMartin@EdwinMartin Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Edwin! :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • It's easy to enjoy your videos!

    @jurpijnappels9397@jurpijnappels9397 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign11 ай бұрын
  • I enjoyed this video sooo much! What an amazing experience!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!

    @nailagreen5952@nailagreen5952 Жыл бұрын
    • Gracias prima❤️

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Hi Sam I commented on your post when your mother visited. Now I congratulate you on this video, in my home town Rotterdam. This was a great video. How great you were able to interview king Alexander. I wasn't too far away from you. Came in late, was standing next to the Markthal. Unfortunately couldn't see much, couldn't hear hear everything, so great to hear it clearly on your video. Your video shows the greatness of Rotterdam. It is the largest blue collar city in the Netherlands. It is said it is the poorest city as well (but its obviously hidden poverty as it doesn't show, as many say it's the most beautiful city of the Netherlands, but I might be biased 😊). The majority of Rotterdam nowadays has an immigration background; we have +180 etnicities. Our mayor is a perfect example: an immigrant of Moroccan, a Muslim and highly appreciated. Regardless of your etnicity or origin we regards one another first and foremost „Rotterdammers". On Kingsday we are One Nation united under one colour 🟠. Keep them coming 👌🏽🇳🇱

    @Haroekoe@Haroekoe Жыл бұрын
    • Wow, thank you Fitz! And thank you for the beautiful summary of Rotterdammers!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • This is so awesome Sam! I almost cried when you got your interview.

    @byndeecutts5277@byndeecutts5277 Жыл бұрын
    • 😢😢 thank you, Auntie! Love you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Love every video of yours, Sam! You have this infectious positivity about you, always with a smile and good vibes! Keep it up, Sam!❤

    @sergeylamygo5157@sergeylamygo5157 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank Sergey! Genuinely appreciate these words.

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Wow, well done!

    @ILTOMBA@ILTOMBA Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks, Thomas!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
    • @@exploringtheforeign That's a home run! Really impressive and a big signal that there will be more to come.

      @ILTOMBA@ILTOMBA Жыл бұрын
  • Felicitaciones hermanito!!!!! 🎉

    @danniellacajares1889@danniellacajares1889 Жыл бұрын
    • Gracias hermanita!!!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Very well done Sam!

    @marioprivacy9411@marioprivacy9411 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • You had a smile on your face the entire day! That brings smiles to our faces too. Well done.

    @mdzwank@mdzwank Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, Michael!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Awesome!

    @spookysem2150@spookysem2150 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
  • Wow just wow. This is such a unique and awesome video. Just awesome. Incredibly awesome.

    @atropatene3596@atropatene3596 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much! :)

      @exploringtheforeign@exploringtheforeign Жыл бұрын
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