New Netherlands king takes over
Willem-Alexander becomes king of the Netherlands as his mother Beatrix abdicates.
Crowds gather for crowning of a King in Holland
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Thousands in streets to celebrate new King of Holland
Colourful celebrations have taken over the streets of Amsterdam as Queen Beatrix abdicated after 33 years.
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The monarchies of Europe
As Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands ends her 33-year reign and abdicates in favour of her son a look at the monarchies of Europe.