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On the day of the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the accession to the throne of her son Willem-Alexander, 46, the newspaper enumerates “seven reasons to celebrate” a monarchy that is so often the target of criticism.
In its list, the daily includes the competence of the future king, the fact that since last year he has avoided any involvement in politics, the “glamour” of royalty when compared with a simple president, the king’s role in representing the country in international trade visits, and the “national cohesion” he inspires.
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