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Princess Masako attends coronation of Dutch king

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Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako attended the coronation April 30 of the new Dutch king with members of other royal families.

Prince Willem-Alexander became the Netherlands' first king in more than a century after his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicated after 33 years on the throne.

The 49-year-old Crown Princess, who has long struggled with a stress-induced illness, was on her first official overseas trip in 11 years.

Members of royal families from about 20 countries around the world were among those attending the ceremony. (Kyodo)

皇太子ご夫妻、オランダ新国王の即位式に出席

皇太子と雅子妃がウィレム・アレクサンダー皇太子の国王即位式に参列した。雅子さまは長年闘病を続けており、今回のオランダ訪問は11年ぶりの公式外国訪問となった。

The Japan Times ST: May 10, 2013