There was no orange crush Monday as coronavirus restrictions reined in festivities marking the Dutch king's birthday.
Canals and streets in Amsterdam, normally choked with boats and revelers wearing wigs, hats, fake feather boas and anything else they can find in the national colour, orange, instead were eerily quiet as people largely stuck to government requests to stay at home.
Those who did venture out observed social distancing guidelines even as people handed out free tulips.
King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 53rd birthday with his family at home in their palace in a forest on the edge of