The New King of the Netherlands

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, left, abdicated to her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander who was flanked by his wife, Crown Princess Maxima, during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Tuesday. After the abdication Queen Beatrix became a princess, while the crown prince…
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, left, abdicated to her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander who was flanked by his wife, Crown Princess Maxima, during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Tuesday. After the abdication Queen Beatrix became a princess, while the crown prince and princess became king and queen respectively.
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Newly crowned Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, right, and Princess Beatrix waved from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
Newly crowned Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, right, and Princess Beatrix waved from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
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The Act of Abdication was signed by Beatrix and her son Willem-Alexander during the ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
The Act of Abdication was signed by Beatrix and her son Willem-Alexander during the ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
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The regalia (crown, scepter, globus cruciger and sword of state) lay at the credence table prior to the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands.
The regalia (crown, scepter, globus cruciger and sword of state) lay at the credence table prior to the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima, waved with their three daughters from the balcony of the Royal Palace.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima, waved with their three daughters from the balcony of the Royal Palace.
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People celebrated the new Dutch King Willem-Alexander in Amsterdam’s Dam Square.
People celebrated the new Dutch King Willem-Alexander in Amsterdam’s Dam Square.
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A woman celebrated the coronation outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
A woman celebrated the coronation outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
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Two men wearing orange, the country’s royal color, celebrated the abdication ceremony.
Two men wearing orange, the country’s royal color, celebrated the abdication ceremony.
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The Dutch’s popular Queen’s Day celebration on April 30 marked the abdication of the former queen after 33 years and the crowning of her eldest son Willem-Alexander, shown here on his wedding day with Máxima Zorreguieta in 2002.
The Dutch’s popular Queen’s Day celebration on April 30 marked the abdication of the former queen after 33 years and the crowning of her eldest son Willem-Alexander, shown here on his wedding day with Máxima Zorreguieta in 2002.
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April 30 marks the birthday of Princess Beatrix’s mother, Juliana. In this photo, Princess Juliana of Holland is pictured with her mother and father in 1920. Juliana was queen from 1948 until April 1980.
April 30 marks the birthday of Princess Beatrix’s mother, Juliana. In this photo, Princess Juliana of Holland is pictured with her mother and father in 1920. Juliana was queen from 1948 until April 1980.
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In 1966, Beatrix married Claus von Amsberg, who died in 2002.
In 1966, Beatrix married Claus von Amsberg, who died in 2002.
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Beatrix, here on her wedding day in 1966, announced her abdication in January.
Beatrix, here on her wedding day in 1966, announced her abdication in January.
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Prince Claus of the Netherlands, right, with Beatrix and their son Willem-Alexander in 1968. They had three sons, Willem-Alexander, Friso and Constantijn.
Prince Claus of the Netherlands, right, with Beatrix and their son Willem-Alexander in 1968. They had three sons, Willem-Alexander, Friso and Constantijn.
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Beatrix, Prince Claus and their sons in Sneem, a small Irish town where the royal family spent their holidays. Willem-Alexander completed his military service in 1987.
Beatrix, Prince Claus and their sons in Sneem, a small Irish town where the royal family spent their holidays. Willem-Alexander completed his military service in 1987.
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The royal family celebrated Queen’s Day in 1981.
The royal family celebrated Queen’s Day in 1981.
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Willem-Alexander introduced Máxima Zorreguieta as his fiancée to the Dutch people in 2001. Máxima was born and raised in Argentina and was formerly an emerging-market equity sales executive based in New York.
Willem-Alexander introduced Máxima Zorreguieta as his fiancée to the Dutch people in 2001. Máxima was born and raised in Argentina and was formerly an emerging-market equity sales executive based in New York.
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The couple were married in 2002. Queen Máxima’s father, Jorge Zorreguieta, was agriculture minister in Argentina during the military regime responsible for widespread human-rights abuses. Her family didn’t attend the investiture.
The couple were married in 2002. Queen Máxima’s father, Jorge Zorreguieta, was agriculture minister in Argentina during the military regime responsible for widespread human-rights abuses. Her family didn’t attend the investiture.
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Members of the royal family posed in Amsterdam on Feb. 2, 2002, at the royal couple’s wedding. Some 1,750 guests attended the wedding.
Members of the royal family posed in Amsterdam on Feb. 2, 2002, at the royal couple’s wedding. Some 1,750 guests attended the wedding.
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The royal couple waved from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
The royal couple waved from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
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Prince Claus, husband of Dutch Princess Beatrix, died in October 2002. Here, his sons, from right, Willem-Alexander, Constantijn, and Friso, during the funeral.
Prince Claus, husband of Dutch Princess Beatrix, died in October 2002. Here, his sons, from right, Willem-Alexander, Constantijn, and Friso, during the funeral.
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Willem-Alexander and Máxima have three daughters, Princess Catharina-Amalia, left, Princess Alexia, center, and Princess Ariane. Here, the family after Ariane’s christening ceremony in The Hague in 2007.
Willem-Alexander and Máxima have three daughters, Princess Catharina-Amalia, left, Princess Alexia, center, and Princess Ariane. Here, the family after Ariane’s christening ceremony in The Hague in 2007.
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The family accompanied Princess Ariane, center, on her first day of school in 2011. Catharina-Amalia, at right, will be the first in line to succeed Willem-Alexander.
The family accompanied Princess Ariane, center, on her first day of school in 2011. Catharina-Amalia, at right, will be the first in line to succeed Willem-Alexander.
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The royals rode in the Golden Chariot in The Hague, last September.
The royals rode in the Golden Chariot in The Hague, last September.
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Then Princess Máxima had breakfast with pupils of an elementary school in Leidschendam, the Netherlands, November 2012.
Then Princess Máxima had breakfast with pupils of an elementary school in Leidschendam, the Netherlands, November 2012.
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Merchandise on display in Wassenaar, Netherlands.
Merchandise on display in Wassenaar, Netherlands.
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