When did Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicate?
April 30, 1980Princess of Orange-Nassau
April 30, 2013Queen of the Netherlands
Beatrix of the Netherlands/Deposed dates
On 28 January, shortly before her 75th birthday, Princess Beatrix announced her intention to abdicate on 30 April 2013.
Who is Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands?
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix was Queen of the Netherlands for 33 years, from 1980 to 2013. On 30 April 2013, she was succeeded by her eldest son, King Willem-Alexander. Princess Beatrix was married to Prince Claus of the Netherlands.
Is the King of Holland related to Queen Elizabeth?
In addition, King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty The Queen are King Willem-Alexander and Queen Elizabeth II are fifth cousins, twice removed as they are also both descendants of Frederick II Eugene, Duke of Württemberg.
What condition does Princess Beatrice have?
She was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven and went public with the diagnosis in 2005.
Are Queen Elizabeth and Queen Beatrix friends?
Now-Princess Beatrix has been described as the “grandmother” of the Netherlands and gave up the throne as a much-loved monarch. Beatrix also reportedly had a warm relationship with Britain’s reigning monarch — Queen Elizabeth II.
Where did Queen Beatrix sign the deed of abdication?
Queen Beatrix signed the deed of abdication at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, becoming Princess Beatrix and making her son the king. The queen is following a recent tradition in handing over power during her lifetime.
Why did Queen Beatrix decide to step down?
Queen Beatrix had announced her intention to stand down in January, saying her son was ready to reign and that it was time for the throne to be held by “a new generation”.
What did Queen Beatrix say at the Royal Wedding?
The visibly emotional queen, who will now be known as Princess Beatrix, told the crowds: “I am happy and grateful to introduce to you your new king, Willem-Alexander.” King Willem-Alexander thanked mother for “33 moving and interesting years”, saying he and the public and people in Dutch overseas territories were “intensely grateful” to her.
Who is Queen Beatrix?
Abdication ‘tradition’ Queen Beatrix is the sixth monarch from the House of Orange-Nassau, which has ruled the Netherlands since the early 19th Century. Correspondents say she is extremely popular with most Dutch people, but her abdication was widely expected and will not provoke a constitutional crisis.