Willem-Alexander is inaugurated as King of the Netherlands following the abdication of Beatrix.

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

King of the Netherlands since 2013

Willem-Alexander is King of the Netherlands, a role he has held since 30 April 2013.

Inauguration of the Dutch monarch

Ceremonial swearing-in of the Dutch monarch

Upon his or her accession to the throne, the new Dutch monarch undergoes an inauguration ceremony as required by the constitution. The ceremony is taken as a joint session of the two houses of the States General, and is held at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.

Monarchy of the Netherlands

The monarchy of the Netherlands is governed by the country's charter and constitution, roughly a third of which explains the mechanics of succession, accession, and abdication; the roles and duties of the monarch; the formalities of communication between the States General of…

Beatrix of the Netherlands

Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 to 2013

Beatrix is a member of the Dutch royal house who reigned as Queen of the Netherlands from 30 April 1980 until her abdication in 2013.

April 30

Day of the year

April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 245 days remain until the end of the year.