William II became King of the Netherlands after his father William I abdicated the throne.

William II of the Netherlands

King of the Netherlands from 1840 to 1849

William II was King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Duke of Limburg.

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…

William I of the Netherlands

King of the Netherlands from 1815 to 1840

William I was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1815 until his abdication in 1840.