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epa03681628 Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands (C) is flanked by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (4-R) as she hosts a dinner in the 'Nachtwachtzaal' at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 29 April 2013 evening. Dutch Queen Beatrix, who ruled the Netherlands for 33 years, announced on 28 January 2013 her abdication from the throne in favor of her eldest son, Prince Willem-Alexander. Seen (L-R) are Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito, Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco, Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, Queen Beatrix, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Princess Maxima, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand. In background is the famous 'The Night Watch' painting by Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn dated from 1642. EPA/ROBIN UTRECHT / POOL