The famous television figure is actually from Antwerp, but he now lives in a villa in Oostduinkerke, a sub-municipality of Koksijde. In his programs he regularly puts the municipality in the spotlight in a positive way. He is also regularly seen in the municipality and is well integrated, says Mayor Vanden Bussche.
Verhulst turns 55 tomorrow, so he can see the title of honorary citizen as an early birthday present.