Nothing exciting ever happens to me. Except, that is, on 2 July 1993. Then I experienced not one but two exciting things. First, at 14.40, I received my degree certificate in the Academy Building after completing my degree in Dutch Studies. This was planned and anticipated. But what followed was not. The nearby café Barrera, which I had reserved for my graduation party, closed early − without explanation. We had seen Prince Willem-Alexander heading towards the Academy Building to receive his degree certificate earlier that day, just like I did. And Barrera was his favourite café...
