Over 3,500 on queen’s birthday honours list

Film director Paul Verhoeven, entertainer Paul de Leeuw, singer Mathilde Santing and pianist Wibi Soerjadi are among those recognised in the queen’s birthday honours list this year. In total, 3,575 people have been honoured, 78 more than last year. Most of the honours go to people involved in voluntary work.

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