Queen Beatrix Abdicates, Willem-Alexander Becomes King
30th April 2013
The Queen of the Netherlands (Beatrix) today abdicated her throne and was succeeded by her eldest son, who is now His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Maxima, who is Queen Consort of the Netherlands.
A ceremony took place at 10am this morning where the three signed the instrument of abdication and Beatrix renounced the throne, assuming the title of Princess Beatrix.
The eldest…