Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands kisses her son, the now King Willem-Alexander as the now Queen Maxima looks on during a short address to the public after Queen Beatrix abdicated ahead of the investiture of Willem-Alexander on Tuesday, April 30, in Amsterdam, in this image provided by Netherlands Government Information Service.
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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands kisses her son, the now King Willem-Alexander as the now Queen Maxima looks on during a short address to the public after Queen Beatrix abdicated ahead of the investiture of Willem-Alexander on Tuesday, April 30, in Amsterdam, in this image provided by Netherlands Government Information Service.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima prepare to leave after their investiture ceremony at New Church on April 30 in Amsterdam.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima prepare to leave after their investiture ceremony at New Church on April 30 in Amsterdam.
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A man displays the Act of Abdication signed by Princess Beatrix, her son King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima during the abdication ceremony.
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A man displays the Act of Abdication signed by Princess Beatrix, her son King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima during the abdication ceremony.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and members of the royal household take part in the investiture ceremony.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and members of the royal household take part in the investiture ceremony.
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King Willem-Alexander stands during the investiture ceremony.
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King Willem-Alexander stands during the investiture ceremony.
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A general view of the celebrations for the investiture.
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A general view of the celebrations for the investiture.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pose with guests following their investiture ceremony.
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pose with guests following their investiture ceremony.
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Princess Beatrix waves to the crowd gathered on Dam Square from the balcony of the Royal Palace, following the official abdication ceremony.
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Princess Beatrix waves to the crowd gathered on Dam Square from the balcony of the Royal Palace, following the official abdication ceremony.
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The crowd watches investiture celebrations in Amsterdam.
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The crowd watches investiture celebrations in Amsterdam.
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King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and their children, left to right, Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane wave to the crowd gathered on Dam Square.
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King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and their children, left to right, Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane wave to the crowd gathered on Dam Square.
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A cleaner vacuums the carpet outside the Royal Palace during Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony.
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A cleaner vacuums the carpet outside the Royal Palace during Queen Beatrix's abdication ceremony.
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A street vendor sells T-shirts during celebrations for the investiture.
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A street vendor sells T-shirts during celebrations for the investiture.
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The royal crown lies at the credence-table prior to the investiture of King Willem-Alexander.
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The royal crown lies at the credence-table prior to the investiture of King Willem-Alexander.
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Princess Beatrix sits with her grandaughter Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, during the investiture ceremony.
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Princess Beatrix sits with her grandaughter Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, during the investiture ceremony.
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Emirati businessman Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, left, attends the investiture ceremony.
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Emirati businessman Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, left, attends the investiture ceremony.
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Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Crown Princess Letizia arrive at a reception hosted by King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam following the investiture.
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Spain's Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Crown Princess Letizia arrive at a reception hosted by King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam following the investiture.
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Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and his wife Nane leave the investiture ceremony.
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Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and his wife Nane leave the investiture ceremony.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, attend the investiture ceremony.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, attend the investiture ceremony.
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