Article 32 of the Dutch monarchy constitution describes a swearing-in in "the capital Amsterdam", which incidentally is the only phrase in the constitution that names Amsterdam as the capital of the Kingdom.
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22 Facts About Dutch monarchy
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Dutch monarchy monarch is not crowned, although the crown, orb and sceptre are present at the ceremony-the monarch's swearing of the oath constitutes acceptance of the throne.
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Dutch monarchy is beyond any reproach, beyond the grasp of any prosecution for any acts committed or actions taken as monarch.
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Dutch monarchy is still presumed to be part of the discussions, though.
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Dutch monarchy was until 1983, but a large overhaul of the constitution that year shifted supreme command of the armed forces to the government as a whole.
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Currently, members of the Dutch monarchy armed forces line the route to Delft, which is new since the burial of Prince Hendrik, which was a quiet affair.
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Importance and position of the monarchy within Dutch society has changed over time, together with changes in the constitutional position of the monarchy.
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Original Dutch monarchy was absolute in nature, with the States-General serving as more of an advisory board without the power to do much against the king.
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Dutch monarchy established the first Dutch railway system and the Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij, which would later evolve into the ABN Amro bank.
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Dutch monarchy's was partly successful in certain areas but she never succeeded in restoring royal power.
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Dutch monarchy's did introduce a new concept to Dutch royalty though: the popular monarch.
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Dutch monarchy's tried to position her family into more influence by giving Prince Bernhard an important position in the military, but was still relegated to a position of constitutional monarch after the war.
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Popularity of the Dutch monarchy has changed over time, with constitutional influence, circumstance and economic tides.
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Dutch monarchy's pushed for national reforms, was a huge supporter of the armed forces and strove for renewed industrialization.
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Dutch monarchy's became the symbol for Dutch resistance against the Germans.
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Present Dutch monarchy was founded in 1813, when the French were driven out.
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Dutch monarchy originally reigned over only the territory of the old republic as "sovereign prince".
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Dutch monarchy's married a German prince, Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, who was not happy with his unrewarding role of husband-to-the-queen.
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Dutch monarchy's is mostly remembered for her role during World War II.
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Traditionally, Dutch monarchy monarchs have always been members of the Dutch monarchy Reformed Church although this was never constitutionally required.
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Dutch monarchy studied history at the University of Leiden and became actively involved in water management.
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Dutch monarchy's wife is Queen Maxima, an economics major, whose father was a minister of agriculture in the dictatorial regime under General Videla in Argentina.
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