Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix was Queen of the Netherlands for 33 years, from 1980 to 2013. On 30 April 2013, she was succeeded by her eldest son, King Willem-Alexander.

Image: ©RVD - Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk

Princess Beatrix, December 2022.

Princess Beatrix was married to Prince Claus of the Netherlands. They had three sons, Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince Friso and Prince Constantijn.

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  1. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, Princess Beatrix and Princess of Orange to attend funeral of King Harald V of Norway

    His Majesty the King, Her Majesty Queen Máxima, and Their Royal Highnesses Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Princess ...

    01-09-202616:35
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  2. Response by King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix upon the death of King Harald V of Norway

    "We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. We will always carry the memory of our ...

    28-08-20269:00Image: © RVD
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  3. State visit by the Emperor of Japan - programme

    At the invitation of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan will pay a state visit to the ...

    02-06-202610:15
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  4. Message from King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrix on the occasion of the abdication of Queen Margrethe of Denmark

    "Today, after 52 years, Denmark has a new head of state. It is with warmth and affection that we honour Queen Margrethe for her ...

    14-01-202416:00
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  5. His Majesty the King to present 2023 Erasmus Prize to Trevor Noah

    On the afternoon of Tuesday 28 November, His Majesty the King will present the Erasmus Prize to the South African comedian Trevor ...

    13-11-202316:45
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  6. Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

    His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima will attend the coronation ceremony of Their Majesties King ...

    17-04-202314:30
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