Tens of thousands packed Amsterdam's central square waiting for this - the moment Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands handed the throne to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander.<br/> <br />"Dear mother, today you resigned from your reign, 33 moving and inspiring years for which we are deeply grateful," said the new King, thanking his mother for her service.<br/> <br />After the announcement, the crowd joined the royal family to sing their national anthem and celebrate the queen's retirement.<br/> <br />Royal supporters were all too happy to flood the streets on the holiday the Dutch mark as Queen's day.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHARLOTTE AARIYIE SAYING:<br/> <br />"Oh I will miss Beatrix very much, because I grew up with Beatrix as a Queen, as my Queen, so yes I will miss her very much."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ARNO BERG SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am so happy, I'm happy I am from Dannenburg in Germany and I know the history a bit, I learned it when I was in the school, a little boy, and this is the first chance to s
