New Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and their daughters wave to the crowd Tuesday from the balcony of the royal palace in Amsterdam. Patrick Van Katwijk/DPA /LANDOV hide caption toggle caption Patrick Van Katwijk/DPA /LANDOV The Two-Way Orange Is Everywhere As Netherlands Welcomes A New King April 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.
