Advertisement National New Netherlands king takes over Willem-Alexander becomes king of the Netherlands as his mother Beatrix abdicates. Share Tweet Reddit
30 April 2013 at 11:21am Thousands celebrate the new King of Holland A woman wearing orange, the royal colour, celebrates the new King Willem-Alexander. Credit: Reuters Thousands watch Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony on large screens in Amsterdam's Dam Square. Credit: Reuters Crowds celebrate the new Dutch King Willem-Alexander. Credit: Reuters Last updated Tue 30 Apr 2013 Read more 13 updates New Netherlands king takes over Royal Netherlands Queen Beatrix Prince Willem-Alexander Share Tweet Reddit
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.
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.