Beatrix of the Netherlands
Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 to 2013 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess Lippe-Biesterfeld(Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard; born 31 January 1938[1]) is the former Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. She reigned from 1980 to 2013.
Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands | |||||
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Reign | 30 April 1980 – 30 April 2013 | ||||
Inauguration | 30 April 1980 | ||||
Predecessor | Juliana | ||||
Heir apparent | Willem-Alexander | ||||
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Born | (1938-01-31) 31 January 1938 (age 86) Soestdijk Palace, Baarn, Netherlands | ||||
Spouse | Claus von Amsberg | ||||
Issue Detail | Willem-Alexander Prince Johan-Friso Prince Constantijn | ||||
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House | Orange-Nassau | ||||
Father | Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands | ||||
Mother | Juliana of the Netherlands |
Beatrix is the eldest daughter of Queen Juliana and her husband, Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld.[2] In 1948, she became heiress presumptive to the throne of the Netherlands. Her mother abdicated (gave up) the throne on 30 April 1980. Beatrix succeeded her as queen.
In January 2013, Beatrix announced that she would abdicate on 30 April 2013.[3] This day is known as Koninginnedag (Queen's Day). Her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, succeeded to the throne as King.[3] He is the first King of the Netherlands in 123 years.[4]
Since her abdication, she is called Princess Beatrix.