King Willem-Alexander's new throne is being prepared in the Knights' Hall (Ridderzaal) in The Hague, Netherlands, September 16, 2013. At the top of the Throne is a monogram the two first characters of the Kings name (Willem-Alexander) is incorporated. It is the first time the new King Willem-Alexander will read the speech from the Throne in the Ridderzaal on Prince's Day (prinsjesdag) on 17 September, the traditional opening of the parliamentary year. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM