You may not know this famous person but he is, King Willem - Alexander and he became Europe's youngest monarch. In his words he stated, "Wherever the path leads, your wisdom and your warmth I carry with me. Thank you for the many wonderful years in which we were allowed to have you as our queen." Before he became monarch. Beatrix (the former queen) was close to having tears. While many are skeptical that the new king can change where politicians have failed, the celebrations provided a welcome change from the humdrum of every day life, and the popularity of the royal house itself isn't in doubt.