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Wednesday, 4 December 2013 - 17:06
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Queen Maxima appointed as regent

Queen Maxima has been appointed as the country's regent by the Dutch Senate and the House of Representatives, Independent Online reports. Queen Maxima / Flickr On Tuesday, the regency of Queen Maxima was officially established after the Dutch Senate and the House of Representatives approved three bills. The new legislation means Queen Maxima will be able to observe the royal duties if her husband King Willem-Alexander passes away, while their heir is still under age, the paper said. Queen Maxima would then remain in the position until her daughter comes of age and is able to take on the royal duties herself.

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