Princess consort I of England, Philip II of Spain, was made king consort. The current consort of Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is styled as "prince" rather than "king consort". Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, was accorded the style of Royal Highness upon their marriage in 1840, but was not accorded any formal title until 1857 (four years before his death) when he was created Prince Consort. The consort of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Princess Lalla Salma, is styled as "HRH the Princess Consort", the first Moroccan royal consort to receive any title. Princess consort Princess consort is
Inauguration of the Dutch monarch Wilhelmina passed the throne to her daughter Juliana in 1948. Every monarch since Wilhelmina have so far chosen to abdicate their thrones after a certain time. The monarch, the heir to the throne, the royal family and the cabinet led by the prime minister meet in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam in the State Hall. The monarch signs the instrument of abdication, which is then signed by the heir, members of the royal family and members of government. As soon as the instrument is signed, the new monarch's accession is complete. The previous monarch then steps on the balcony of