Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
| Willem-Alexander | |
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| King of the Netherlands (other titles) | |
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| The (then) Prince of Orange in New York City in 2009 | |
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| Reign | 30 April 2013 – present |
| Predecessor | Beatrix |
| Heiress apparent | Catharina-Amalia |
| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Spouse | Máxima, Queen of the Netherlands (m. 2002) |
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| Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange Princess Alexia Princess Ariane |
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| Full name | |
| Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand | |
| House | House of Orange-Nassau House of Amsberg |
| Father | Claus von Amsberg |
| Mother | Princess Beatrix |
| Born | 27 April 1967 Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Religion | Protestant |
Willem-Alexander (Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand; born 27 April 1967), is the king of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is the eldest child of Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus and has been the head of the House of Amsberg since the death of his father in 2002. He served in the Dutch military and studied history at Leiden University. Prince Willem-Alexander is now interested in international water management issues and sports. He married Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti in 2002. They have three daughters: Princess Catharina-Amalia (born 2003), Princess Alexia (born 2005), and Princess Ariane (born 2007).
On 28 January 2013, the king's mother announced in a television broadcast that she will leave the throne which made Willem-Alexander the king on 30 April 2013.[1] When he succeeds to the throne, he is the first king of the Netherlands since the death of his great-great-grandfather, William III, in 1890.[2]
Titles and styles [change]
- His Royal Highness Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (1967–1980)
- His Royal Highness The Prince of Orange, Prince of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg (1980-2013)
- His Majesty The King of the Netherlands (30 April 2013)
He was the first male heir apparent to the Dutch throne since Prince Alexander, son of King William III, who died in 1884. Prince Willem-Alexander had indicated that if he became king, he would take the name William IV,[3] but it was announced on 28 January 2013 that his regnal name would be William-Alexander.[2]
References [change]
- ↑ "Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands to abdicate for son". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21237254. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 (Dutch) Prins van Oranje wordt koning Willem-Alexander
- ↑ Interview with Paul Witteman, September 1997, Racchvs.com
