A number of lawmakers in the Netherlands say they will not swear allegiance to the country’s new king, Willem-Alexander, during his upcoming crowning ceremony.
According to reports, the lawmakers said they would not take part in the ceremony scheduled to be held on April 30, which is the traditional national holiday of Queen’s Day. The lawmakers say the tradition is outdated and should be abolished.
During the ceremony, the king is expected to swear to be faithful to the constitution and properly fulfill his role. Following the pledge by the king, all the 225 members of the upper and lower house of parliament are expected to individually swear allegiance to the new monarch .... http://www.presstv.ir
