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Willem-Alexander
Dutch King
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Dutch royal visit to Germany
Dutch royal visit to Germany
The Netherlands’ new royal couple are in Germany for a first official visit in their new capacity, after the abdication of Queen Beatrix. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima were greeted by Chancellor Angela Merkel.
New Dutch king takes the throne
New Dutch king takes the throne
King Willem-Alexander has officially ascended the Dutch throne. In his speech, he vowed to serve the Netherlands following his mother's example. Queen Beatrix officially ended her 33-year-reign the same day.
First Dutch king since 1890
First Dutch king since 1890
Eight hundred thousand visitors have flocked to Amsterdam to join the festivities underway to inaugurate the first Dutch king since 1890. Queen Beatrix abdicated after 33 years on the throne.
Queen Beatrix bids farewell
Queen Beatrix bids farewell
Queen Beatrix has expressed her thanks to the people of the Netherlands in her farewell speech. It came hours before the queen was due to abdicate the throne to make way for her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander.
Stubborn Royals
Stubborn Royals
With many European monarchs now septuagenarians, the younger generation is tugging at their ermine.
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