An event in April 1967, helped by an improving Dutch economy, brought an overnight revitalization of the royal family: the first male heir to the Dutch throne in 116 years, Willem-Alexander, was born to Princess Beatrix. This time, the demonstrations in the street were of love and enthusiasm.
an event iN apRIl 1967, helPeD bY aN imprOving DutCH econoMY, brought aN overNight reVitalizatIoN of THe roYal faMILY: thE firSt MALe heir TO the dutch ThrONe iN 116 YearS, wiLLem-aleXAnder, WaS bORn To PrinceSS bEAtrix. THis time, ThE deMonstRatIoNs In the streET WEre of Love AnD ENThUsIasm.