Tag: Willem Alexander

Speech of the Dutch new King

April 30, 2013

Here’s the speech King Willem-Alexander van Oranje held with English subtitles. It was a very remarkable moment, as he honors his mother Princess Beatrix in such an outspoken and respectable manner; thanking his mother for the 33 years she has represented The Netherlands as Queen.

Dutch Queen Says “Later gator!”

January 28, 2013

After 33 years, Queen Beatrix van Oranje Nassau is putting down her crown and stepping off her throne to pass it on to her son; Willem Alexander.  She announced it herself live on TV only a few minutes ago. It’s all over Twitter and the other social media now.The Queen will turn 75-years-old in a … More Dutch Queen Says “Later gator!”