Images: King of Netherlands gets orange welcome in Amsterdam
Willem-Alexander became the first king of the Netherlands since 1890 on Tuesday, ascending a throne largely stripped of political power but still invested with enormous symbolic significance for the Dutch people. People celebrated on the streets in orange clothes as he was crowned. Here are some images.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima arrive at Nieuwe Kerk church before the religious crowning ceremony in Amsterdam on Tuesday. Reuters
Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (C) Princess Alexia (L) and Princess Ariane with guests arrive to attend the inauguration at Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam. Reuters
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife Queen Maxima during the religious ceremony at the Nieuwe Kerk church in Amsterdam. Reuters
A woman reacts as she watches King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Beatrix sign the act of abdication outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. AP
People, some of them wearing orange inflatable plastic crowns, celebrate on the Dam Square on the occasion of the investiture of the country's new King. AFP
People dance on the streets of Amsterdam, wearing orange hats, in celebration of their new king. AP
Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia (L), Princess Ariane (C) and Princess Alexia pose during a photocall at the royal palace in Amsterdam following the crowning cerimony. Reuters
King Willem-Alexander his wife Queen Maxima accompanied by their daughters Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Ariane, Princess Alexia and guests pose during a photocall at the royal palace in Amsterdam following the crowning ceremony. Reuters