Willem-Alexander is the country’s first king in over 120 years, and he will be officially sworn at the Nieuwe Kerk later today, before God, the nation and a joint session of the Dutch parliament.
Dutch citizens are dressed in orange for the occasion, and show their support on social networks as well:
In the eve of her abdication, Queen Beatrix addressed the nation, and expressed feelings of deep gratitude towards her subjects.
“Without your heartwarming and encouraging displays of affection, the burdens, which certainly have existed, would have weighed heavily,” she said. You can watch the full address in the video coverage below.