| "Koningslied" | |
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| Single by Various artists | |
| Released | April 19, 2013 |
| Genre | Nederpop |
| Length | 5:07 |
| Label | Universal |
| Songwriter(s) | John Ewbank |
| Producer(s) | John Ewbank |
The Koningslied (English: King's Song) is a song written for the investiture of prince Willem-Alexander as King of the Netherlands on 30 April 2013 on request of the Nationaal Comité Inhuldiging (National Committee [for the] Inauguration). Upon release the song was met with criticism and ridicule from the public. As a result of the criticism Ewbank withdrew the Koningslied on 20 April 2013.[1] Nevertheless, the Nationaal Comité Inhuldiging confirmed on 22 April 2013 the song would be used as part of the investiture.[2]
- ^ Volkskrant: John Ewbank withdraws Koningslied (in Dutch)
- ^ Telegraaf: Comité: Koningslied blijft (in Dutch)