Top NBCNews headlines: The Netherlands gets its first king in 120 years after Queen Beatrix abdicates

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The Netherlands gets its first king in 120 years after Queen Beatrix abdicates Apr 30th 2013, 09:48 AMSTERDAM -- Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicated on Tuesday, handing over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of the Netherlands in over 120 years.An estimated 25,000 well-wishers cheered outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam as the abdication and automatic succession were broadcast live.The crowds had gathered in Dam Square from early on Tuesday to see the new Ki... Media files: Dutch Queen Beatrix gives throne to son 6C7154853-130430_dutchabdication.standard.jpg 6C7154854-130430_dutchcrowd.standard.jpg

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