Royal Titles: Prince Willem-Alexander

Prince Willem-Alexander: Beatrix, 75, is to sign the papers enacting the once-in-a-generation change of royal titles Tuesday morning, the central moment in several days of festivities that are already underway, according to CTV. "I am convinced that Willem-Alexander will apply himself with true devotion for everything a good king is obliged to do." AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- The Netherlands' Queen Beatrix thanked her people Monday and urged them to support her son, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, in a final address before she abdicates and he takes over as king. "Now that my oldest son is to take over this fine and responsible job tomorrow, it is my deep wish that the new royal couple will feel themselves supported by your loving trust," the popular monarch said in a nationally televised address. Willem-Alexander's Argentine-born wife Princess Maxima will be queen. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.