This handout photo taken on May 16, 2017 and provided by the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on May 17, 2017 shows Dutch King Willem-Alexander posing in front of a KLM Cityhopper aircraft at Schiphol Airport, near Amsterdam. Dutch King Willem-Alexander, who works part-time as a commercial pilot, is to start conversion training to fly Boeing 737 passenger jets, a Dutch newspaper reported on May 17. / AFP PHOTO / KLM / Natascha Libbert /Dutch passengers were largely unaware that the co-pilot telling them weather conditions and estimated time of arrival was actually their king. King Willem-Alexander said he is rarely recognised by passengers, especially since security was tightened on board planes in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. And even when he makes announcements to passengers, King Willem-Alexander says that as a co-pilot he doesn't have to give his name.

Source: Bangkok Post May 19, 2017 03:00 UTC