Dutch Man Sets Controversial ‘Limit’ of 30 Beers for King’s Day Protest
A 25-year-old man in the Netherlands is employing an unusual method of political expression during the King’s Day celebrations on April 27, 2026. Wesley, a resident of Zaandam, has announced that he will limit his alcohol consumption to no more than 30 beers as a “hard statement” against the Dutch monarchy.
Describing himself as “a republican in heart and soul,” Wesley argues that the monarchy is an undemocratic institution. He specifically criticized the financial support provided to the royal family, stating, “Willem-Alexander gets millions of our tax money, only because he happened to reach out of the right womb. Totally undemocratic.”
Because of these convictions, Wesley intends to only minimally participate in the national festivities. He referred to the royal family as “grabbers” and questioned the morality of celebrating the occasion. “That man… Gets millions per year and lives in palaces, because he happened to come out of the right box. And we just pay. Should we celebrate that? I don’t think so,” Wesley said.
The decision to cap his drinking at 30 beers is, for Wesley, a matter of consistency and personal ethics. He noted that partying exuberantly would be “very hypocritical” given his political stance. “You have to stand for your principles, I think. Thirty beers, no more,” he asserted.
From a public health perspective, the consumption of 30 beers in a single day represents extreme binge drinking, which can lead to acute alcohol poisoning and severe stress on the liver and cardiovascular system. Such patterns of high-volume alcohol intake during national holidays highlight ongoing public health concerns regarding substance abuse and wellness during large-scale celebrations.
Wesley (25) drinkt op Koningsdag niet meer dan 30 bier uit protest tegen de monarchie
