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King Willem-Alexander Delights Rotterdam with Surprise Shawarma Visit

6/29/2025

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In a delightful twist, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands brought smiles to patrons at Jaffa, a bustling shawarma shop in Rotterdam, by ordering a kapsalon after a NATO summit. Joined by Queen Máxima and Princess Alexia, he engaged warmly with staff, following their earlier visit to a beloved meatball restaurant that sparked excitement online.

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In a delightful twist, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands brought smiles to patrons at Jaffa, a bustling shawarma shop in Rotterdam, by ordering a kapsalon after a NATO summit. Joined by Queen Máxima and Princess Alexia, he engaged warmly with staff, following their earlier visit to a beloved meatball restaurant that sparked excitement online.