haarlemsdagbladJun 9, 2026, 17:01

Bipolar disorder finally brought Henk Mathijssen (66) where he wanted to be, and earned him a royal honor: 'I didn't want to be a dime, but a quarter'

Henk Mathijssen, a 66-year-old from Beverwijk, was recently appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau for his achievements and journey living with bipolar disorder. Originally from a working-class background, Mathijssen views the royal honor as the ultimate recognition he had aspired to throughout his life.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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