Queen’s Day 2013: news, background and things to do
A round-up of DutchNews.nl and other publications’ coverage of the investiture of king Willem-Alexander and the last Queen’s Day for some time.
News and information
The investiture: What is happening where on Queen’s Day 2013?
Orange statistics: the big day in numbers
News: Support for monarchy rises but investiture costs are too high: poll
News: Members of 18 royal houses on investiture guest list
News: Diehard republicans target king’s enthronement
News: Celebrating the new king will cost Amsterdam €7m
Language lesson: Song for the King, plus lyrics in English
News: Survey shows Dutch back pay cut and income tax for new king
News: Several MPs and senators will not swear oath to new king
What will princess Maxima wear?
Willem-Alexander to become king in C&A fur
Background
Column: Princess Amalia take note: no songs, no balloons
Profile: Willem Alexander – the first Dutch king in 123 years
Profile: Queen Beatrix – stepping down after 33 years on the throne
Profile: Maxima – from Argentine banker to queen
History: Why is the investiture of king Willem-Alexander in Amsterdam?
History: Seven Dutch kings and queens and one crown princess
What’s On to celebrate Queen’s Day around the country
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