The lunch took place at Huis ten Bosch Palace. “The Oranjezaal was beautiful, a really nice room. All kinds of lackeys came to serve the food. The menu included an avocado with shrimps in advance and something vegetarian with something that looked like chicken as a main course.” De Biltenaar does not remember exactly what it was, but he will not soon forget the rest of the afternoon. “The king’s speech certainly stays with me. He mentioned that we are the pillars of society, and that people like us should be more appreciated for the work we do.”
Derrin from De Bilt had lunch with the king: ‘I wasn’t nervous, they’re just people, right?’
