BREAKING: Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands to abdicate in favor of Prince Williem-Alexander & Princess Maxima
On 28 January 2013, it was announced that Queen Beatrix was speaking to the nation for undisclosed reasons at approximately 1900 Dutch time. Speculations began at that point if she were planning on abdicating in favor of her eldest son. Sure enough, that was her announcement . In her announcement, she made it clear that: She believes the time is right for her to abdicate This year is the 200th year of the anniversary of The Netherlands becoming a monarchy. She's not abdicating because she no longer thinks she can handle the position or is tired. She believes it's time for a new generation to lead and that Williem-Alexander & Maxmia will be good for the monarchy. Titles & Line of Succession: Per the websites of the Dutch Royal Court : Prince Williem-Alexander of Oranje will become King Willem-Alexander. Princess Maxima will be come Queen Maxima Princess Catharina-Amalia will become Princess Catharina-Amalia of Oranje (her father's present title,...