Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicates in favor of her son

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Dutch Queen Beatrix, who has reigned for 33 years, has abdicated her throne in favor of her eldest son, Prince Willem-Alexander. The news comes as the Queen addressed the nation on television and radio.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte addressed the nation after the announcement, praising the Queen for her years of service.

The coronation of Willem-Alexander will take place on April 30. The 45-year old Prince will become the first King of the Netherlands since the death of his great-great grandfather William III in 1890.

Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, who will be 75 on January 31, came to the throne in 1980 following her mother’s, Queen Juliana, abdication after 31 years as head of state on her 70th birthday.

Source:RT

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