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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.

06/03/2013June 3, 2013

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.

04/30/2013April 30, 2013

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.

04/30/2013April 30, 2013

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.

04/30/2013April 30, 2013

Stubborn Royals

Stubborn Royals

With many European monarchs now septuagenarians, the younger generation is tugging at their ermine.

01/31/2008January 31, 2008