Thousands filled the Dam Square in Amsterdam and millions more watched on T-V as the beloved Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands ended her 33-year reign today.
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She has abdicated her throne to her son, who becomes the first Dutch king in more than 100 years.
The former queen will now be known as Princess Beatrix and her eldest son ascends the throne as King Willem-Alexander.
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