Queen Wilhelmina and Arkansas
The last place one would expect to see a connection to Queen Wilhelmina would be the southern US state of Arkansas. However, surprisingly, the state […]
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Queen Wilhelmina – A fifth miscarriage
With Wilhelmina’s marriage to Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 7 February 1901, she and her mother both fervently prayed for healthy children to continue their line. […]
Queen Wilhelmina – The announcement of the engagement between Wilhelmina and Henry
With their engagement having just taken place four days previously, Queen Wilhelmina and Henry announced their engagement on 16 October 1900 with a proclamation. “To […]
Queen Wilhelmina – The engagement of Henry and Wilhelmina
“Only a German Prince will do.” – Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany in 1899 Emperor Wilhelm wasn’t the only who believed that only a German […]
Queen Wilhelmina – Wilhelmina’s baptism
In early 1880 the new Queen Emma of the Netherlands realised she was expecting. By March, rumours were circulating around the country. In the evening […]
Queen Wilhelmina receives the Military Order of William
The Military Order of William is the highest honour of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and was named for St. William of Gellone, the very […]