VIDEO: Prince Willem-Alexander crowned as king of the Netherlands after abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix
The Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander became king on Tuesday 30 April 2013 at 10.10, after his mother Queen Beatrix signed the act of abdication (scroll down for videos).
Willem-Alexander (left) was crowned as the King of the Netherlands in Amsterdam on traditional Queen’s Day (Wikimedia Commons)
Approximately 800,000 visitors wearing orange outfits are expected to invade the streets of Amsterdam to mark the enthronement. The young king is thus the first male royal of the country since 1890, after three queens and a regent.
After a 33-year reign, Queen Beatrix abdicated and passed the crown on to the younger generation.
The new monarch has already announced that he and his Argentine wife Maxima, 41, are not strict followers of the Protocol. Contrary to his mother, he is not necessarily to be called by the nickname “Majesty”. “People can call me as they feel more comfortable,” he said, claiming he wants to be a monarch of the “XXI Century” to reconcile tradition with modernity.
Monarch’s role has evolved since the creation in 1815 of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which had been republic before that date.
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Video: King Willem-Alexander takes the oath at Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam
Beatrix and little princesses arrival at Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
“Long live the King” at Dam Square, Amsterdam