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The former queen and her granddaughters Amalia (left), Ariane and Alexia (right) can be seen here awaiting the grand entry of the royal couple at the church, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Peter Dejong/Reuters)

The former queen and her granddaughters Amalia (left), Ariane and Alexia (right) can be seen here awaiting the grand entry of the royal couple at the church, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Peter Dejong/Reuters)




The Act of Abdication signed by Queen Beatrix, her son Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife Princess Maxima is displayed during the abdication ceremony in the Moseszaal at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Jerry Lampen/Getty Images)

The Act of Abdication signed by Queen Beatrix, her son Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife Princess Maxima is displayed during the abdication ceremony in the Moseszaal at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Jerry Lampen/Getty Images)




Princess Beatrix kisses her son King Willem-Alexander as Queen Maxima looks on during a short address on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after the abdication of Queen Beatrix, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Jeroen Van Der Meyde/RVD/Getty Images)

Princess Beatrix kisses her son King Willem-Alexander as Queen Maxima looks on during a short address on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after the abdication of Queen Beatrix, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Jeroen Van Der Meyde/RVD/Getty Images)




Netherlands Princess Beatrix (2nd L) accompanied by her granddaughters Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (L) Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane (R) attend the religious crowning cerimonies at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Michael Kooren/Reuters)

Netherlands Princess Beatrix (2nd L) accompanied by her granddaughters Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (L) Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane (R) attend the religious crowning cerimonies at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Michael Kooren/Reuters)




Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima leave Nieuwe Kerk church after the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years. (Photo by Dylan Martinez/Reuters)

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima leave Nieuwe Kerk church after the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years. (Photo by Dylan Martinez/Reuters)




Princess Beatrix of Netherlands (R) embraces his son Dutch King Willem-Alexander at the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Dylan Martinez/Reuters)

Princess Beatrix of Netherlands (R) embraces his son Dutch King Willem-Alexander at the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Dylan Martinez/Reuters)




Dutch King Willem-Alexander his wife Queen Maxima accompanied by their daughters (bottom row R to L) Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Ariane, Princess Alexia, Spain's Princess Letizia (top R) and Prince Charles of Wales (R) pose during a photocall at the royal palace in Amsterdam following the crowning cerimonies April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Bart Matt/Reuters)

Dutch King Willem-Alexander his wife Queen Maxima accompanied by their daughters (bottom row R to L) Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Ariane, Princess Alexia, Spain's Princess Letizia (top R) and Prince Charles of Wales (R) pose during a photocall at the royal palace in Amsterdam following the crowning cerimonies April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Bart Matt/Reuters)




Dutch King Willem-Alexander takes the oath next to his wife Queen Maxima on a religious ceremony at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/Reuters)

Dutch King Willem-Alexander takes the oath next to his wife Queen Maxima on a religious ceremony at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/Reuters)




Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (L), Princess Ariane (C) and Princess Alexia pose during a photocall at the royal palace in Amsterdam following the crowning ceremonies April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Michel Porro/Reuters)

Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (L), Princess Ariane (C) and Princess Alexia pose during a photocall at the royal palace in Amsterdam following the crowning ceremonies April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Michel Porro/Reuters)




King Willem-Alexander is given three cheers by guests and his wife Queen Maxima inside the Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, in Amsterdam, during his inauguration, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Lex van Lieshout/Associated Press)

King Willem-Alexander is given three cheers by guests and his wife Queen Maxima inside the Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, in Amsterdam, during his inauguration, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Lex van Lieshout/Associated Press)




Dutch King Willem-Alexander takes the oath next to his wife Queen Maxima during a religious ceremony at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Peter Dejong/Reuters)

Dutch King Willem-Alexander takes the oath next to his wife Queen Maxima during a religious ceremony at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Peter Dejong/Reuters)




People dance on boats along a canal in Amsterdam as they celebrate the coronation of King Willem-Alexander Tuesday, April 30, 2013. At 46, Willem-Alexander is the youngest monarch in Europe and the first Dutch king in 123 years, since Willem III died in 1890. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo)

People dance on boats along a canal in Amsterdam as they celebrate the coronation of King Willem-Alexander Tuesday, April 30, 2013. At 46, Willem-Alexander is the youngest monarch in Europe and the first Dutch king in 123 years, since Willem III died in 1890. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo)




Two men wearing orange, the royal color, wait for Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Laurent Dubrule/Reuters)

Two men wearing orange, the royal color, wait for Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which also marks the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Laurent Dubrule/Reuters)




A man waits for Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)

A man waits for Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)




Dutch Princess Beatrix, left, clasps the hand of her son, King Willem-Alexander, after the Act of Abdication was signed to end her reign as Monarch, in the Mozeszaal or Mozes hall of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Bart Maat/AP Photo)

Dutch Princess Beatrix, left, clasps the hand of her son, King Willem-Alexander, after the Act of Abdication was signed to end her reign as Monarch, in the Mozeszaal or Mozes hall of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Bart Maat/AP Photo)




Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (R) and his wife Crown Princess Maxima arrive at a gala dinner organised on the eve of the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands  and the inauguration of her successor King Willem-Alexander at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/Reuters)

Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (R) and his wife Crown Princess Maxima arrive at a gala dinner organised on the eve of the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the inauguration of her successor King Willem-Alexander at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/Reuters)




A couple waits for Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)

A couple waits for Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)




A man dressed in orange poses as he drinks on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. The Netherlands is preparing for Queen's Day on April 30, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)

A man dressed in orange poses as he drinks on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. The Netherlands is preparing for Queen's Day on April 30, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)




The banquet hosted by the Dutch Royal family at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Monday, April 29, 2013. Queen Beatrix has announced she will relinquish the crown on April 30, 2013, after 33 years of reign, leaving the monarchy to her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/AP Photo)

The banquet hosted by the Dutch Royal family at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Monday, April 29, 2013. Queen Beatrix has announced she will relinquish the crown on April 30, 2013, after 33 years of reign, leaving the monarchy to her son Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/AP Photo)




Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace with their children, from left: Catharina-Amalia, Ariane, and Alexia in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Dusan Vranic/AP Photo)

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace with their children, from left: Catharina-Amalia, Ariane, and Alexia in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Dusan Vranic/AP Photo)




People wait outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is preparing for Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Kevin Coombs/Reuters)

People wait outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is preparing for Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Kevin Coombs/Reuters)




Princess Beatrix of Netherlands (C), her son, Dutch King Willem-Alexander (L) and his wife Queen Maxima wave to the crowd from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)

Princess Beatrix of Netherlands (C), her son, Dutch King Willem-Alexander (L) and his wife Queen Maxima wave to the crowd from the balcony of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)




A woman waits for the coronation outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)

A woman waits for the coronation outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam April 30, 2013. The Netherlands is celebrating Queen's Day on Tuesday, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Paul Vreeker/Reuters)




Two woman wearing inflatable caps walk along the street in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo)

Two woman wearing inflatable caps walk along the street in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo)




Peope, most of them wearing orange tee shirts, hats or plastic crowns, gather on April 30, 2013 at the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to attend the investiture of the country's new King. Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander became Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party. (Photo by Koen van Weel/AFP Photo)

Peope, most of them wearing orange tee shirts, hats or plastic crowns, gather on April 30, 2013 at the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to attend the investiture of the country's new King. Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander became Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated and his country hailed the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party. (Photo by Koen van Weel/AFP Photo)




People dance on the street in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Emilio MorenattiAP Photo)

People dance on the street in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Emilio MorenattiAP Photo)




Britain's Prince Charles (L) and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at a gala dinner organised on the eve of the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the inauguration of her successor King Willem-Alexander at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/Reuters)

Britain's Prince Charles (L) and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at a gala dinner organised on the eve of the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the inauguration of her successor King Willem-Alexander at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam April 29, 2013. (Photo by Robin Utrecht/Reuters)




Two men walk in Dam Square as they arrive outside the Royal Palace in downtown Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press)

Two men walk in Dam Square as they arrive outside the Royal Palace in downtown Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press)




People react as they watch as King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Beatrix sign the act of abdication outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press)

People react as they watch as King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Beatrix sign the act of abdication outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/Associated Press)




A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)




A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)




A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)




A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)




A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)




A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013.  (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

A general view of celebrations for the inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)




Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace with their children in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Daniel Ochoa de Olza/Associated Press)

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace with their children in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Daniel Ochoa de Olza/Associated Press)




A woman celebrates the new Dutch King Willem-Alexander succeeds his mother Queen Beatrix, in Amsterdam's Dam Square, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)

A woman celebrates the new Dutch King Willem-Alexander succeeds his mother Queen Beatrix, in Amsterdam's Dam Square, on April 30, 2013. (Photo by Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)




A man wearing a t-shirt which reads “Alexander is een fokking Koning” (Alexander is a fu*cking King) walks with his girlfriend in the red light district in Amsterdam April 28, 2013. The Netherlands is preparing for Queen's Day on April 30, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)

A man wearing a t-shirt which reads “Alexander is een fokking Koning” (Alexander is a fu*cking King) walks with his girlfriend in the red light district in Amsterdam April 28, 2013. The Netherlands is preparing for Queen's Day on April 30, which will also mark the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the investiture of her eldest son Willem-Alexander. (Photo by Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)
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