Willem-Alexander becomes Dutch king following Queen Beatrix’s abdication

Dutch King Willem-Alexander (L) and his wife Maxima (R) step to the Church in Amsterdam to swear in, on April 30, 2013. Following the abdication of Queen Beatrix, the new King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander was officially inaugurated on Tuesday. <Xinhua/Rick Nederstigt>

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace with their children, from left: Catharina-Amalia, Ariane, and Alexia in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. Around a million people are expected to descend on the Dutch capital for a huge street party to celebrate the first new Dutch monarch in 33 years. <AP Photo/Dusan Vranic>

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima pose for a group photo with their Royal guests inside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tuesday April 30, 2013. <AP Photo/Michel Porro, pool>