[Video] Why the Dutch King works as a pilot for KLM

By Mina Solanki

You may or may not have known this, but the Dutch King works as a pilot for KLM. That’s right, the King! KLM isn't called the Royal Dutch Airline for nothing, it seems.

But the King is, well, the King. So why would he want to spend his time flying passenger planes? All will be explained in this video…

If you were royalty, what would your dream day job be? Let us know in the comments below!


Mina Solanki
Completed her Master's degree at the University of Groningen and worked as a translator before joining IamExpat. She loves to read and has a particular interest in Greek mythology. In addition to this, she is an avid rower.Read more

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