The Netherlands greets its new king, Willem-Alexander.<br/> <br />He becomes the first king to sit on the throne in 120 years after his mother Beatrix ceded the monarchy Tuesday.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Dutch) PRINCESS BEATRIX, SAYING (SOUNDBITE STARTS OVER SHOT OF ROYALS ON BALCONY AND ENDS OVER KING WILLEM-ALEXANDER KISSING PRINCESS BEATRIX):<br/> <br />"A few moments ago, I stepped down from the throne. I am happy and grateful to introduce you to your new king, King Willem-Alexander," she says.<br/> <br />Her eldest son thanked her for 33 years of "admirable and inspiring" service.<br/> <br />Following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother, the 75-year-old former queen now takes the title of princess.<br/> <br />Her resignation comes on Queen's day, and more than a million people are expected to join in the street festivities.<br/> <br />The royals enjoy broad popularity, but have been stripped of political influence.<br/> <br />Willem-Alexander, a 46-year-old water management specialist, and his wife Queen Maxim
