Willem-Alexander
of the House of Orange-Nassau became the Netherlands’ first king in 123
years as his mother, Queen Beatrix, ended a 33-year reign.
She signed the act of abdication in an ornate chamber at the palace.
The Dutch monarch is sworn in before a joint session of the Houses of Parliament in the deconsecrated church, rather than crowned, because church and royalty are separated in the Netherlands
She signed the act of abdication in an ornate chamber at the palace.
The Dutch monarch is sworn in before a joint session of the Houses of Parliament in the deconsecrated church, rather than crowned, because church and royalty are separated in the Netherlands
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