New Netherlands king takes over
Willem-Alexander becomes king of the Netherlands as his mother Beatrix abdicates.
Holland celebrates as Willem-Alexander becomes King
With a signature on a parchment of abdication and a kiss for her son, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands brought to an end her thirty three year rule - to the cheers of thousands of her people.
That son, now King Willem-Alexander, ushered in a new era and ushered his young family onto the palace balcony to even louder applause.
ITV News Europe Editor James Mates reports:
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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.