Заявление Королевы Беатрикс об отречении от престола в пользу Принца Виллема-Александра, 28 января 2013 года

On January 28th of 2013 Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands announced she’ll abdicate on April 30th 2013 in favour of her son the Prince of Orange, Willem-Alexander. Her announcement is short, business-like and yet also emotional. The abdication of Beatrix means the closure of an era to many Dutch people. After her abdication Beatrix will be addressed as Princess Beatrix. She’ll receive her title ’queen’ again after her death.