The event drew royals from all over the world as well as diplomats. At the New Church in Amsterdam, they gathered to watch King Willem-Alexander assume the Dutch throne.<br/> <br />The new monarch first paid tribute to his mother Queen Beatrix who abdicated the throne earlier in the day.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: King Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands saying (Dutch):<br/> <br />"No-one knows what the future may bring. But wherever the path may lead and how far it may go, I will carry your wisdom and your warmth with me. And I know that I represent the feelings of many in saying we were fortunate enough to have you as our queen."<br/> <br />And with some of the world's most privileged (Prince Charles and Camilla) watching, he took his oath<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: King Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands saying (Dutch):<br/> <br />"(RAISES HAND FOR OATH) So help me God."<br/> <br />The 46-year-old monarch is by trade, a water management specialist, a useful vocation in a country where the much of the land is below sea leve
