Jan 28, 2013

Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands to Abdicate


Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands to Abdicate For Son


28 January 2013: Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has announced she is abdicating in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander. In a pre-recorded address broadcast on TV, she said she would formally stand down on 30 April. The queen, who is approaching her 75th birthday, said she had been thinking about this moment for several years and that now was "the moment to lay down my crown".
Thanks to John for this

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous31 January, 2013

    Ah yeah, surely this will have a big impact on the Maestro!

    :?

    Renee.

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