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

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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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  • @exploringtheforeign
    @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Wow, this is by far the highlight so far of my time on TH-cam, 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!

    • @eenraregozer
      @eenraregozer ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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!

    • @jeffafa3096
      @jeffafa3096 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Another beautiful video! Well done!

    • @Tommiesz
      @Tommiesz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you're WELCOME!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you! I'm glad the algorithm didn't let you down! haha

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you all!

  • @cherylh.1537
    @cherylh.1537 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    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!!

    • @Dispar_Vulgo
      @Dispar_Vulgo ปีที่แล้ว +37

      You raised a beautiful son mam, you have all the rights to be proud!

    • @carolinavanderlande4904
      @carolinavanderlande4904 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      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.

    • @cherylh.1537
      @cherylh.1537 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Thank you so much, mom. Love you!!

    • @robpr9163
      @robpr9163 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We neither! Unbelievable. Sam and Lin were the king and queen of the day😊

  • @renevaanhold
    @renevaanhold ปีที่แล้ว +424

    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! 👍🏽👏🏽👌🏽

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Dankjewel René!!! En ook bedankt aan jouw vrouw! Super mooie feedback om te heben!

    • @eindbaaz3815
      @eindbaaz3815 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      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

    • @vloban8546
      @vloban8546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi from Rotterdam south side the netherlands i live there its was an awesom day 😊

    • @rogerelzenga4465
      @rogerelzenga4465 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eindbaaz3815 hahaha now that is something typically Dutch :D

  • @DutchDread
    @DutchDread ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @collectioneur
    @collectioneur ปีที่แล้ว +122

    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...

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Interesting!

    • @strubbleler
      @strubbleler ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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!

    • @m.m.4609
      @m.m.4609 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you also meet his nazi father? tell me about it lol

  • @jacksiddle5951
    @jacksiddle5951 ปีที่แล้ว +63

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

    • @Wielie0305
      @Wielie0305 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s great! Hope you enjoy you stay in our little nation.

    • @vanDeudekom
      @vanDeudekom ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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!

    • @adem1512
      @adem1512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​@@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 😂

    • @user-vw4ui5gz6b
      @user-vw4ui5gz6b ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@vanDeudekomAnd might I add: travel by bike inside the Netherlands.😊

  • @handsoapsoup5907
    @handsoapsoup5907 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    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!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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! :)

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Even got a question in with the King, absolute legend.

  • @worf792
    @worf792 ปีที่แล้ว +113

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

  • @coverhoeven2904
    @coverhoeven2904 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You actually talked to the king !!! Thats just wow !!

  • @mavadelo
    @mavadelo ปีที่แล้ว +52

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I really appreciate that! I just got lost in the moment haha

  • @aristaeus2514
    @aristaeus2514 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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!

  • @lex3374
    @lex3374 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @robpr9163
    @robpr9163 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    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

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wow! Dankjewel Rob!!! Heel lief van jou!

    • @eindbaaz3815
      @eindbaaz3815 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha

    • @eindbaaz3815
      @eindbaaz3815 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

    • @robpr9163
      @robpr9163 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@eindbaaz3815 helemaal eens!!

  • @MichelBaek
    @MichelBaek ปีที่แล้ว +64

    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! ❤❤❤

  • @SoultoSoulTravels
    @SoultoSoulTravels ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What an amazing opportunity for you!! Congratulations to you and your girlfriend!! Awesome video🎉🎉!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @nfboogaard
      @nfboogaard ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi Tammy and Eric!! ❤

  • @PinoGietermaai
    @PinoGietermaai ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, Tike! I definitely don't take the moment for granted!

    • @PinoGietermaai
      @PinoGietermaai ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@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.

  • @nataliedekkers
    @nataliedekkers ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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! :)

    • @haribo836
      @haribo836 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @ryantnttve1953
    @ryantnttve1953 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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 !??

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha, oh man, this was soooo crazy! I hope you enjoyed the video :)

  • @hildelouisevrijs774
    @hildelouisevrijs774 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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❤️

  • @dutchyjhome
    @dutchyjhome ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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 !

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you, Dutchy J! I definitely don't take it for granted.

  • @royar1991
    @royar1991 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    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. 😂

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +34

      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!😃

    • @joostvanassenbergh180
      @joostvanassenbergh180 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @ingridwatsup9671
    @ingridwatsup9671 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Well done Sam! You and your girlfriend are King and Queen of the internet today! ❤🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @nfboogaard
    @nfboogaard ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @alicia.3740
      @alicia.3740 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @coravandijk9088
    @coravandijk9088 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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.

  • @NakedPigeon
    @NakedPigeon ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Congratulations Sam, a memory that will last a lifetime

  • @thebookoftee93
    @thebookoftee93 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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 🎉

  • @urbnctrl
    @urbnctrl ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!

  • @Perriax
    @Perriax ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Cool video. And you're officially press now 😉. What a great day.

  • @RubenCastilloDJ
    @RubenCastilloDJ ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That's massive man!! Great stuff and hope you enjoyed your King's Day!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! I definitely enjoyed the day, I hope you did too!

  • @KB-qy8ps
    @KB-qy8ps ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! And thank you for sharing this information!

  • @krokanjer
    @krokanjer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, heeeeel erg bedankt voor jouw worden!

  • @zahra9890
    @zahra9890 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Roszalief
    @Roszalief ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @Nicole-pg5lk
    @Nicole-pg5lk ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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 😘.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw wowww, dankjewel Nicole!!! Heel lief van jou!

    • @karin2573
      @karin2573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, een interview met de koning.
      Dat is echt wel héél straf!

  • @nimwey7701
    @nimwey7701 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was such a great video, and your Dutch is becoming so great. Petje af hoor, geweldig gedaan

  • @louwie9687
    @louwie9687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great production quality you delivered again, keep it up man 💪

  • @FrankHouwelingBoskoop
    @FrankHouwelingBoskoop ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @damienzwikstra1667
    @damienzwikstra1667 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep up the great video's man, been enjoying most of them

  • @WeasolVonDiesel
    @WeasolVonDiesel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome! Lovely video and an unique and once of a lifetime experience interviewing the King!

  • @nailagreen5952
    @nailagreen5952 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed this video sooo much! What an amazing experience!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!

  • @An-Ma
    @An-Ma ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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! 👍🌷🥳

  • @ferdifred
    @ferdifred ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WELLL DONE MAN! So exciting you got this done!

  • @byndeecutts5277
    @byndeecutts5277 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome Sam! I almost cried when you got your interview.

  • @mdzwank
    @mdzwank ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sergeylamygo5157
    @sergeylamygo5157 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @spilln01
    @spilln01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow you both did it ,awesome vid!!😀

  • @larnelleground9159
    @larnelleground9159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice to see how well you are integrating in the Netherlands. You are definitely an example that shows it is indeed possible , thanks for lighting bolt of motivation.

  • @IlkovdV
    @IlkovdV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You seem like such a genuinly good person enjoying every second of life, it is great to see your vlogs.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate this! I just try to make the most of each day! :)

  • @AlexanderWeurding
    @AlexanderWeurding ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing! You know that we have it good if we enjoy the special days as old days. Thanks for the Oranje Family to be in Rotterdam and bring so much happiness to people!

  • @evanwang1461
    @evanwang1461 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha, thank you, Evan!! And enjoy your party in Auckland!

  • @peterf1
    @peterf1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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?!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @abi219
    @abi219 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @huachenyuforforever6024
    @huachenyuforforever6024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, you did it! Ik ben er zeker van dat jouw positiviteit je nog ver zal brengen. That's what we need! Looking forward to more beautiful vlogs. Dank je wel! ❤❤

  • @hidavidwen
    @hidavidwen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff! The highlights are only going to go UP and UP!

  • @alicia.3740
    @alicia.3740 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @xandrios
    @xandrios ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done!

  • @jassbass8153
    @jassbass8153 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ik voel de vibe met je mee! Geweldige sfeer daar, prachtig! :)

  • @ilsetodikromo9320
    @ilsetodikromo9320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wat superrr duperrrr geweldig en toppie voor jou dat je de koning nog hebt kunnen spreken! Great video btw…
    Je dag kan niet meer stuk topper!

  • @yula3723
    @yula3723 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow Sam! Dat is zoo bijzonder! Wat leuk! Hele leuke video, dankjewel :)

  • @liavanson8687
    @liavanson8687 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for so much positivity! Ontzettend leuke rapportage, en gaaf dat je WA kon interterviewen. Ik ben vooral blij met jouw reportage omdat je respectvol bent ( anders dan anderen op TH-cam, die waren echt beledigend). So…. Kudos!!

  • @wgsips
    @wgsips ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job! Great to see you guys enjoyed Koningsdag!

  • @beeedifferent
    @beeedifferent ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!

  • @egeltje85
    @egeltje85 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Supertof! Leuke interviews, laat goed de sfeer van de dag zien. 😊

  • @papje
    @papje ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool Sam you had this opportunity, I think you deserve more people following you because it's very good videos you made already.
    Keep it up👍

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Everything will grow over time🙌🏾 but feel free to share the channel with anyone that you think will enjoy😃

  • @Justquitthebs
    @Justquitthebs ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @yvonnebirch6026
    @yvonnebirch6026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this was great Sam !!! Great job ! Made me smile all the way through ! Your girlfriend is lovely. I got a little homesick for my little country that I left so long ago. Your mom was smiling too I bet ! Love from Monterey !🇳🇱💕🌷

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Yvonne!! And I hope this video made you feel like you were here! :)

  • @theinkedcyclist7366
    @theinkedcyclist7366 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a hero! What a great moment you had and what an awesome video, watched it with a great smile on my face. Keep them comming.....en zoals je zelf altijd zegt...wij dutchies zijn direct...ook in het positieve! :)

  • @TheRisingIcarus
    @TheRisingIcarus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wat leuk!! Fijn dat je zo'n leuke Koningsdag hebt gehad!

  • @EdwinMartin
    @EdwinMartin ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea to apply for press access. It turned into a very enjoyable video. Well done 😀

  • @Walkwithmee
    @Walkwithmee ปีที่แล้ว

    This was by far the best video of the Koningsdag I’ve seen on TH-cam! Great job man 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @bloodyfluffybunny7411
    @bloodyfluffybunny7411 ปีที่แล้ว

    @exploringtheforeign ik hou van je rustige maar enthousiaste manier van presenteren en hoe je iedereen met respect bejegend gaaf dat je de koning te spreken kreeg echt een unieke kans die niet veel mensen krijgen blijf doen wat je doet want je bent er goed in

  • @tjit8311
    @tjit8311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @atropatene3596
    @atropatene3596 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow just wow. This is such a unique and awesome video. Just awesome. Incredibly awesome.

  • @jayeverything
    @jayeverything ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bruh you're making history 🤯💯👊🏾

  • @Dasypodidae45
    @Dasypodidae45 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work man!

  • @ilonkagootjes858
    @ilonkagootjes858 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So cool! I was exited for you, when you called the King.😂 ❤beautiful registration!

  • @nijlpaardw9085
    @nijlpaardw9085 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was sick, and the question u asked him was just perfect👌

  • @cherylh.1537
    @cherylh.1537 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @TheCriticalPolitician
    @TheCriticalPolitician ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 :)

    • @MonastryDeparture
      @MonastryDeparture ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @mathildelewerissa3005
    @mathildelewerissa3005 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woww you really took your moment and what a good short but powerful interview! Compliments 👍🏼

  • @huffepuf3066
    @huffepuf3066 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice, you meet the king of the Netherlands.

  • @jonahwhitt9777
    @jonahwhitt9777 ปีที่แล้ว

    soooo cool Sam very happy for you!!

  • @ezz625
    @ezz625 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next level video my dude. You keep getting better, keep it up!

  • @eobi-edobi4275
    @eobi-edobi4275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW awesane video . and the king in front of you mike, great man.

  • @buncharted
    @buncharted ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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! 🧡

    • @WeasolVonDiesel
      @WeasolVonDiesel ปีที่แล้ว

      I also expect a Kings Day video from you guys 😅!!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @mauroschreurs6609
    @mauroschreurs6609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @handsoapsoup5907
    @handsoapsoup5907 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bike-tyson-oak
    @bike-tyson-oak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew it! I already thought I saw you on television! And I was right! So cool you were there!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha super leuk dat je me gezien hebt! Thanks, Thijs!

  • @Sarah-do9my
    @Sarah-do9my ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Leuk! Dankjewel Sarah :)

    • @Sarah-do9my
      @Sarah-do9my ปีที่แล้ว

      @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?

  • @JeanAlb
    @JeanAlb ปีที่แล้ว

    Koningsdag best day in the year!! Congrats with your interview 🎉

  • @aarias99
    @aarias99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knocked it out of the park, AGAIN! Cool music, great energy (even if you didn't sleep :)) and great reporting, (and in Rotterdam, my favorite city in NL) goed gedaan!!

  • @deltaladder
    @deltaladder ปีที่แล้ว

    Mooie samenvatting en met veel sfeer weergegeven. Ik was er zelf niet bij want ik woon tegenwoordig in Canada maar dit voelt weer erg dichtbij!! Thnx!

  • @pel666
    @pel666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wat een mooie video heb jij gemaakt van Koningsdag. Als Amerikaan heb je hier geen ervaring mee, but you nailed it. En je Nederlands gaat met sprongen vooruit, kudos!

  • @nielswil
    @nielswil 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dank je voor deze video, leuk om dit eens van de andere kant te zien. Thanks for the video, it's nice to see it from a different perspective.

  • @lolololol7573
    @lolololol7573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @The_Blocki
    @The_Blocki ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video man!

  • @fionaek
    @fionaek ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super gaaf dat je een perspas hebt kunnen krijgen en zelfs een vraag hebt kunnen stellen in perfect Nederlands. Goed bezig Sam!🧡

  • @jandeman139
    @jandeman139 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Superleuk! Goed gedaan 🤴🏼

  • @jennyvoorhaar9547
    @jennyvoorhaar9547 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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!!!

    • @exploringtheforeign
      @exploringtheforeign  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mooi Jenny!

    • @berta.9912
      @berta.9912 ปีที่แล้ว

      WIJ NEDERLANDERS ZEGGEN WAAARKE HUTSPOT VRETEN EN DOE MAAR NORMAAL DAN DOE JE GEK GENOEG