Inauguration of King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima

May 1 2013 - 10:12am
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands are seen aboard the King’s boat for the water pageant. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands are seen aboard the King’s boat for the water pageant. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands pose with guests following their inauguration ceremony. Photo: Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands pose with guests following their inauguration ceremony. Photo: Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands pose with guests following their inauguration ceremony. Photo: Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands pose with guests following their inauguration ceremony. Photo: Getty Images
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands speaks beside HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Lex Van Lieshout - Pool/Getty Images
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands speaks beside HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Lex Van Lieshout - Pool/Getty Images
A fly past by the Dutch Air Force following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
A fly past by the Dutch Air Force following the water pageant after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The regalia (Crown, Sceptre, Globus Cruciger and Sword of State) lie at the credence-table prior to the inauguration ceremony in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Peter Dejong - Pool/Getty Images
The regalia (Crown, Sceptre, Globus Cruciger and Sword of State) lie at the credence-table prior to the inauguration ceremony in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Photo by Peter Dejong - Pool/Getty Images
.Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Peter Dejong - Pool/Getty Images
.Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Peter Dejong - Pool/Getty Images
Armin van Buuren performance after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Armin van Buuren performance after the abdication of Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands with daughters are seen aboard the King’s boat for the water pageant. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Queen Maxima and King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands with daughters are seen aboard the King’s boat for the water pageant. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands takes an oath as he stands alongside HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during his swearing in. Photo by Lex Van Lieshout - Pool/Getty Images
HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands takes an oath as he stands alongside HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during his swearing in. Photo by Lex Van Lieshout - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive for the inauguration ceremony for King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Nieuwe Kerk. Photo by Frank Van Beek - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive for the inauguration ceremony for King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Nieuwe Kerk. Photo by Frank Van Beek - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive for the inauguration ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk. Photo by Frank Van Beek - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrive for the inauguration ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk. Photo by Frank Van Beek - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima during the inauguration ceremony for King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Nieuwe Kerk. Photo by Frank Van Beek - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima during the inauguration ceremony for King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Nieuwe Kerk. Photo by Frank Van Beek - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands are seen aboard the King’s boat for the water pageant. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands are seen aboard the King’s boat for the water pageant. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Felipe and Princess and Letizia of Spain enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Felipe and Princess and Letizia of Spain enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Princess Sarah of Brunei. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Princess Sarah of Brunei. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako enter the church to attend the inauguration of HM King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and HM Queen Maxima. Photo by Vincent Jannink - Pool/Getty Images
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arrive at the Muziekbouw following the water pageant. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Photos from the inauguration ceremony of King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima overnight in Amsterdam.

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