Queen Beatrix

Queen Beatrix was the Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 until her abdication in 2013. She is a member of the Dutch royal family and known for her dedication to public service, cultural engagement, and modernization of the monarchy. During her reign, she served as a constitutional monarch, meaning she had a ceremonial role with no political power, while representing national unity and continuity. Beatrix is respected for her stability, diplomacy, and commitment to various social causes. Her abdication marked a peaceful transition to her son, King Willem-Alexander, continuing the Dutch monarchy's tradition of royal family service.