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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima
An interesting fact about their wedding is that they included an unusual water element in the ceremony. After their civil wedding on February 2, 2002, in Beatrix, they had their religious ceremony on February 2, 2002, in Amsterdam. Following the royal ceremony, Willem-Alexander and Máxima embarked on an open carriage ride to the church to receive their blessings.
However, due to heavy rain that started during the ride, they had to stop and continued their journey using water taxis through the canals of Amsterdam. This unexpected twist added a unique touch to their wedding and is remembered as a symbol of romance and unpredictability.