Princess Maxima said her family would not attend her swearing-in as queen because of her father's controversial past.

CNN: Dutch queen prepares to hand throne to son

"He and Princess Maxima are fully prepared for their future roles, " Beatrix said.

NPR: Dutch Queen Beatrix Abdicating, Son Will Be King

He and Princess Maxima are fully prepared for their future task.

CNN: Dutch queen prepares to hand throne to son