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The origin of the Dutch monarchy can be traced back to the appointment of William I, Prince of Orange as stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht in 1559 by Philip II of Spain. However, he was removed from office and became the leader of the Dutch Revolt.
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Willem-Alexander is the first Dutch king since Willem III (d. 1890). Willem-Alexander had earlier indicated that when he became king, he would take the name Willem IV, [42] but it was announced in January 2013 that his regnal name would be Willem-Alexander. [43]
Apr 30, 2013 · Following recent tradition, Queen Beatrix chose to abdicate in order to pass the crown to a new generation. Her son, Willem-Alexander, becomes the first Dutch king since 1890.
- Mark Memmott
Following the abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix, Willem-Alexander has been King of the Netherlands since 30 April 2013. Succession. The monarchy of the Netherlands passes by right of succession to the heirs of William I (see House of Orange-Nassau).
5 days ago · Willem-Alexander, king of the Netherlands (born April 27, 1967, Utrecht, Netherlands) ascended to the Dutch throne in 2013, when his mother, Beatrix, abdicated. Willem-Alexander was the son of then Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus.
- Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor
King Willem III. Until 1839 Luxembourg too formed part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In that year it became a Grand Duchy, with the King of the Netherlands as its Grand Duke. This personal union came to an end in 1890.
Apr 30, 2013 · Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch king in more than a century Tuesday as his mother, Beatrix, abdicated after 33 years as queen.
