Inauguration Of Dutch King

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, left, his mother Princess Beatrix, middle, and his wife Queen Maxima wave to the crowd of Dam Square from the balcony of the Royal Palace Amsterdam, following the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Photo:Afp

King Willem-Alexander with his wife Queen Maxima attends his inauguration ceremony. Photo:Afp

Foreign royals and guests during the ceremony. Photo:Afp

Foreign royals and guests during the ceremony. Photo:Afp

People gather in Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace during the ceremony. Photo:Afp