Beatrix bequeaths prosperous nation , popular monarchy , says Richard Fitzwilliams . Queen Beatrix to Prince Willem-Alexander . Holland 's government hit hard in 1953 when Holland was hit by huge storm . Netherlands : Dutch have investiture , not coronation ; protocol is relaxed . Monarchy is country with fractious people , the author adds .
Beatrix bequeaths prosperous nation , popular monarchy , says Richard Fitzwilliams . Holland 's government hit hard in 1953 when Holland was hit by huge storm . Netherlands : Dutch have investiture , not coronation ; protocol is relaxed . Monarchy is country with fractious people , the author adds .