Today I had a life-changing event. Circumstances arose such that I had the honor of speaking with His Royal Highness Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands. He came for a visit to Woerden, visited several locations, and at the end, visited our crocheting club as well. I couldn’t resist the opportunity and crocheted him a small figurine of a king with a knitting hook and a ball of yarn as a keepsake of this event. His Highness greeted each of us personally, taking each of our hands. He even stood with the mayor of the city while we sat, because we were placed in a very small side room, and the press didn’t even fit in there. The king said that my gift was very nice and asked me a few questions about my arrival in the Netherlands and how the club helps me improve my Dutch. His Highness is very pleasant to talk to and not at all arrogant! I still can’t believe this happened to me. None of my Dutch acquaintances have had the honor of speaking with the King, and I am so fortunate! And I am glad that somewhere in the palace collection now lies the small Willem Alexander that I crocheted.