Inauguration of the Dutch monarch

A painting by Nicolaas Pieneman depicting King William II swearing the oath during his inauguration on 28 November 1840

Upon his or her accession to the throne, the new Dutch monarch undergoes an inauguration ceremony as required by the constitution. The ceremony is taken as a joint session of the two houses of the States General, and is held at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.


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