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This 103-year-old veteran helped liberate the Netherlands. This week, the princess came to thank him in person

May 12, 2026

When 103-year-old Rolland Lalonde complete a painting of a tulip, he thought he would be giving it to the Dutch ambassador to Canada. On Monday, he himself got a surprise.



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