Inauguration of Beatrix

Inauguration of Queen Beatrix

Queen Beatrix taking the oath
Date	30 April 1980 (1980-04-30)
Location	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Participants	Queen Beatrix States General Dutch Armed Forces King of Arms Officer of Arms

The inauguration of Beatrix as Queen of the Netherlands took place on 30 April 1980 at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Beatrix ascended the throne immediately following the abdication of her mother Juliana earlier that day.

Celebrations were largely marred by riots, known as the Amsterdam coronation riots.