Viral picture: Netherlands prime minister rides bicycle to meet the King
- By Azhar Khan -
- Oct 16, 2017
AMSTERDAM: A photo of a cycling Netherlands Prime Minister to the Royal Palace has gone viral on the Internet – and for the good reasons.
Mark Rutte, who has led Netherlands since 2010, rode on his bicycle to the palace of the King of Netherlands for a meeting on Saturday.
A photo showed him locking his bicycle upon arrival at the palace with palace guards manning the entrance already adorned with red carpet.
Netherlands, a country of over 17 million, is said to have more bicycles than persons.
Bicycle, which is one of the most healthy and eco-friendly modes of transportation, has been popular amongst the Dutch for decades.
Mr. Rutte’s frequent use of bicycles rather than the clichéd bulletproof automobiles popular amongst political officeholders underscores a lifestyle of humility even in a country that is ranked amongst the wealthiest in the world.
The Dutch PM wins million hearts
Saving taxpayers money. I respect him.
— Rob Khanyisa Mchako (@khanyisaMchako) October 14, 2017
This is why I love The Netherlands 😎
— Stanley van Heusden (@stannvanheusden) October 14, 2017
And That’s the secret of your Success..
— WaJiD olasyar Khan (@Wajid_Sherry5) October 16, 2017
And That’s the secret of your Success..
— WaJiD olasyar Khan (@Wajid_Sherry5) October 16, 2017
This question…
With a camera person suspiciously just there to capture it. And he locks it… Why? Is this performative or real?
— Craig Stodolenak (@Pyrrho) October 14, 2017
A Pakistani guy chips in to share his grief…
Yours vs ours pic.twitter.com/nKcwKQt02x
— Arslan Othi (@othi_arslan) October 15, 2017