A smiling princess Masako participates in the investiture of the kings of Holland
Princess Masako, wife of the heir to the throne of Japan, resumed today her participation in a great international royal ceremony, the investiture of the kings of Holland, after eleven years of retirement and without participating in any official trip.
From the arm of her husband, Prince Naruhito, a smiling Masako paraded through the blue carpet installed to enter the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), where the enthronement ceremony of William-Away and Maxim of Holland took place.
Masako, 49, and the mother of a girl, Princess Aiko, has been in medical treatment for almost a decade due to stress-induced depression.
Van Buuren congratulates the kings and will act for Máxima
The well-known Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren has congratulated the new monarchs. “The Netherlands has a new king: Willem-Alexander has been crowned! In a few hours Armin wil play live for him and Queen Máxima!” (“Holland has a new king. Guillermo Alejandro has been crowned! In a few hours, I will be acting for him and Queen Máxima!
End of ceremony
After the ceremony, the guests go to the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, according to the protocol.
The oath of king william
The new king of Holland before the General States and the rest of the authorities of the country, enters which is the prime minister of Holland, Mark Rutte: “I swear that I will always defend and keep with all my strength the independence and integrity of the territory of the Kingdom”
Dutch parliamentary representatives swear and promise loyalty to King William
The King has already taken his oath. Behind him are representatives of Parliament. Some swear, others promise, others swear by the help of Almighty God.
William of Holland: “Each king has his own style”
William, King of Holland: “Although the King has no political responsibilities, it does not mean that he has no responsibilities”
The King of Holland begins his investiture speech
The King of Holland begins his investiture speech. He does it sitting, and he does it talking about the Constitution and parliamentary democracy, thus justifying the link between the monarchist institution and the political regime. The Prince speaks of trust between citizens and institutions. Guillermo speaks of the permanent task of the kings: granting confidence and not letting it look truncated.
Netherlands high gives way to her husband to approach the crown and the scepter
A military march sounds … Ermine cloak on the shoulders of the King of Holland
Máxima is played with headband of the Dutch royal face. Blue coat and matching suit for a coronation announced as austere and in keeping with the times, although the Orange house is considered one of the richest monarchies in the world. Although, to the consignment of the Government it is necessary to add the money that the companies give to the crown. The investiture ceremony begins. Ovation and acclaim for the thousands of citizens gathered.
More than 10,000 police officers protect the two scenarios of the coronation of the kings of the Netherlands
The real entourage of the Orange family, way to the New Church
Heads this entourage the daughters of the new kings of Holland, Princess Beatrice, and the rest of Guillermo's family.
The reading of the new investiture act begins Kings of the Netherlands
The king will have to be invested this afternoon in the General Courts, in the city of Amsterdam, the prime minister signs, says the minutes.
The arrive Princes of Asturias to the New Church … Letizia with a huge blue headdress with feather
The Princes of Asturias arrive at the New Church of Amsterdam, where they will have lguar the enthronement of the Kings of the Netherlands. He comes dressed in a uniform and the medal of the order of William, while the princess, dressed in blue-gray lace dress, has chosen for the occasion a huge feather headdress.
The royal houses from Europe arrive at the New Amsterdam Church
The royal houses of Europe arrive at the New Church. They do it long, unlike the rest of the guests, and they are dressed in uniform.
The princes of Abu Dhabi, Barheim …
Carlos de Inglaterra arrives at the enthronement ceremony with Camila
Charles of England has just arrived at the enthronement ceremony of the kings of the Netherlands. He is accompanied by Camila, his wife, always faithful to his style, touched blue in his hair and dressed in tone.
Before them, the crown prince of Thailand and his sister attended the event.
The scepter and the crown of William of Holland are already in the New Church
blue carpet for the coronation of the Kings of the Netherlands. Most of the guests have chosen the headdress.
The scepter and the crown of William of Holland are already in the New Church. It is expected to be a simple ceremony.
Máxima Zorreguieta's parents will not attend the solemn ceremony.
Nineteen royal houses attend the enthronement of kings of the Netherlands
The illustrious guests invited to the coronation of William of Holland
William of Holland, an expert in water management, willing to modernize the monarchy
Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing the throne to her eldest son, Prince William Alexander, who became the first Dutch king in more than 120 years.
Some 25,000 people were waiting outside the Royal Palace from Amsterdam while abdication and automatic succession were broadcast live on television.
The mass had gathered in Dam Square in Amsterdam from early Tuesday, to see the new monarch and his wife, Queen Máxima, leaving the balcony of the Royal Palace. Beatriz held back tears when she introduced her son.
“A moment ago I abdicated. I am happy and grateful to introduce you to your new king,” said Beatriz, 75, who now takes the title of princess.
In a sober purple dress, Beatriz signed the abdication document in front of the Dutch cabinet and Guillermo Alejandro and Máxima, who wore a pale pink dress with a shiny skirt and a huge bow on her left shoulder.
Guillermo, a 46-year-old water management specialist, is expected to give the monarchy a less formal touch with Máxima, a former investment banker from Argentina.
Beatriz chose to retire after 33 years of reign, following the tradition of her mother and grandmother.
The new ones kings of the Netherlands they make their first official photo
The new kings of the Netherlands, Guillermo de Orange and Máxima Zorreguieta, are already prepared to walk towards the New Church where their enthronement will take place.
The event will be attended by more than 2,000 guests.
The Argentine media turn to the coronation of Guillermo and Máxima as kings of the Netherlands
The main Argentine media have overturned with the coverage of the enthronement of Guillermo Alejandro and Máxima as kings of the Netherlands, with special attention to the monarch consort, of Argentine origin and the hundreds of compatriots who were among the crowd that has greeted the new kings in the center of Amsterdam.
The reign of Queen Beatriz has been formalized in a brief ceremony, of just 15 minutes, where mother and son have signed the Abdication Act that ends Beatriz's 33 years of reign, which is once again a princess of the Netherlands .
Thousands of people have concentrated on the Dam Square in Amsterdam to follow the event through the giant screens that have broadcast live the abdication signature and then receive with applause the new king, who with his mother and his wife , Máxima Zorreguieta, have gone out to the balcony of the Royal Palace.
William of Holland He becomes the youngest King in all of Europe
At 13.30h the act of enthronement of the King of Holland
From the 13.30 hours will begin the act of enthronement, whose ceremony that will take place in the church of Nueva. The guest parade will begin shortly. Photo gallery.
The heiress of holland accompanies his father on the first day of reign
The Dutch heiress accompanied her father on Tuesday on the first day of his reign. The eldest of her daughters has attended the firm where the transfer of powers has taken place.
Argentina Maximum returns the shine to the monarchy of Holland
With his charismatic smile, Máxima, of Argentine origin, is one of the most luminous members of the House of Orange, but he had to go an arduous path until he became queen consort of Holland.
Eleven years ago, this small and rich European monarchy received it with concern due to the past of his father, Jorge Zorreguieta, a senior official of the Argentine dictatorship (1976/1983).
The Dutch Parliament was about to prevent its connection with Guillermo Alejandro, the king of Holland, after the abdication of Queen Beatrice on Tuesday. Finally they married in February 2002, yes, without the presence of the parents of the bride, who were not at the enthronement party.
Beatriz de Holanda: “I present to you your new king, Guillermo-Alejandro”
Princess Beatrice of Holland, visibly excited after her abdication, went out today to the balcony of the royal palace from Amsterdam to introduce the Dutch to their new king.
“I present to you your new king: Guillermo-Alejandro,” said the already princess of the Netherlands, by the hand of the queen Maximum consort.
“Dear mother, today I have taken over from the throne and I am grateful, immensely grateful for all these years”Guillermo-Alejandro pointed out with tears in his eyes, who told his fellow citizens that “in the name of the queen (in reference to Beatriz), I thank you for all the support and trust.”
Guillermo Alejandro he becomes the first male king of the Netherlands of the last 120 years
The prince of Orange, Guillermo Alejandro, has happened on Tuesday to his mother Beatriz as king of the Netherlands, which makes her the first male sitting on the Dutch throne in the last 120 years. See here the photo gallery.
Thousands of people have concentrated on Dam Square in Amsterdam since Tuesday morning to attend the departure of the new king and his consort, Máxima, to the balcony of the Royal Palace.
The King William of Holland it already happens to his mother
Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands has abdicated this Tuesday, giving the throne to her eldest son, Prince William Alexander, who became the first Dutch king in more than 120 years.
“He is prepared, in all aspects,” said Queen Beatrice about her 46-year-old son, a water management specialist who is expected to bring a less formal touch to the monarchy.
Thousands of people have gathered in Dam Square in Amsterdam since early Tuesday, to see the new monarch and his wife, Queen Máxima, when they leave the balcony of the Royal Palace.
The Queen Beatriz de Holanda, about to sign the abdication document
Just after ten o'clock in the morning, Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands, has prepared to sign the abdication document that passes the crown to her firstborn William. At the event the girls of the marriage have come.
Holland celebrates the arrival of a new king in the streets
Prince William Alexander will become the first king of Holland in more than 120 years when Queen Beatrice delivers the throne to her eldest son Tuesday morning. See the photo gallery.
“He is prepared, in all aspects,” said Queen Beatrice about her 46-year-old son, a water management specialist who is expected to bring a less formal touch to the monarchy.
The monarch said goodbye to the nation in a televised speech Monday night. April 30, or Queen's Day, is always a day of celebration in Holland, although many citizens took the free Monday and began the celebration in advance with music in the streets.
The Princes of Asturias come today to the coronation of Guillermo de Holanda
The Princes of Asturias attend the coronation of Prince William of Holland on Tuesday in Amsterdam. Don Felipe and Mrs. Letizia participated last night at the dinner offered by Queen Beatrice at the National Museum in Amsterdam, in honor of all the guests to the coronation. See the photo gallery.
The acts of the investor of the Prince of Orange as the new king of the Netherlands will begin at two this afternoon in the New Church of the Dutch capital.
At a quarter to four the new kings of Holland, William of Orange and Princess Máxima, will offer a reception at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam and at half past nine in the evening there will be an official dinner at the Palace of Music, as a final touch of the acts.
Queen Beatriz announced that she was abdicating her son Guillermo on January 28, three days before her 75th birthday. He said it was time “for a new generation”, because both his son and his wife, Princess Máxima, “are fully prepared for this task”
William of Holland today he will become the new king of the 'orange country'
Queen Beatrice of Holland leaves the crown witness to her firstborn Prince of Holland, married to Máxima Zorreguieta. See here the photo gallery.
At its coronation, since Monday, representatives of all royal houses attend.
The Princes of Asturias They traveled yesterday to the country of the tulips and attended a gala dinner for the guests at night.