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Why abdications should be the norm

With the news that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark will abdicate on 14th January 2024, the question many are asking is, should abdication be the norm? I argue yes. In The Netherlands, monarchs abdicate after reigning for a certain amount of years. Most recently, Queen Beatrix abdicated in April 2013 in favour of her eldest son, Williem-Alexander. Upon her abdication, Queen Beatrix reverted…
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Princess Beatrix undergoes surgery for broken wrist

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 85, has undergone surgery for a broken wrist. The Princess broke her wrist skiing on Friday, 17 February, and she has returned to the Netherlands from Lech, Austria, where she was holidaying. The Government Information Service (RVD) stressed that the royal is in good health after the surgery: “The Princess is otherwise in good health and will…
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83-year-old Princess Beatrix recovers from coronavirus

Princess Beatrix has recovered from coronavirus, according to the Dutch Royal House. In a press release, they stated that the 83-year-old former queen is out of isolation and is considered recovered. “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands is complaint-free and allowed out of isolation. Princess Beatrix tested positive for coronavirus last weekend and has since been in…
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Princess Beatrix diagnosed with COVID

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, 83, is positive for COVID-19. She is said to have mild cold symptoms. The Royal House of the Netherlands announced via the Government Information Service (RVD) the news today saying that the former monarch is resting and isolating at…
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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands seen for the first time after ear surgery

On Friday, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands appeared in the stands of the Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO) [Official International Equestrian Competition] after about a month’s absence from public life following surgery.  The Royal House of the Netherlands published a press release in the afternoon on 11 June, saying that Princess Beatrix had undergone surgery on her…
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