Monarchy of the Netherlands
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The monarchy of the Netherlands is governed by the country's charter and constitution, roughly a third of which explains the mechanics of succession, accession, and abdication; the roles and duties of
Zijne Majesteit Koning Willem Alexander met koningsmantel april 2013
The Dutch Court is still known for their old traditions.
The throne of the Ridderzaal, from which the Dutch monarch delivers the Throne Speech on Prinsjesdag.
The Dutch monarchy's royal train in 2017
William I of the Netherlands
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William I was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1815 until his abdication in 1840.
Monarchy of the Netherlands
…30 April 2013, following the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix. The monarchy of the Netherlands passes by right of succession to the heirs of William I from the House of Orange-Nassau. The heir is determined through two mechanisms: absolute cognatic primogeniture and proximity of blood. The Netherlands…
Portrait of William I by Joseph Paelinck, 1819
Portrait of William (1775)
Young William and his brother Frederick in 1790
William Frederick, Prince of Orange in c. 1805–1810