The Year of Queen Wilhelmina – The life of her father King William III
The future King William III of the Netherlands was born on 19 February 1817 as the eldest son of the future King William II of […]
Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont
The Year of Queen Wilhelmina – The wedding of Wilhelmina and Henry
On 7 February 1901, the young Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands married Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He was one of three candidates who had been […]
Sophie of the Netherlands – The dutiful Grand Duchess
Princess Princess Sophie of the Netherlands was born on 8 April 1824 as the daughter of the future King William II of the Netherlands and of his […]
Schloss Pyrmont – A famous meeting
This Baroque castle was the scene of one of the most famous lines in Dutch royal history. King William III of the Netherlands arrived here […]
Rhoden Cemetery – The Waldeck and Pyrmont Family
Rhoden Cemetery is quite well hidden. Near the Schloss Rhoden, which is now a government building, we entered the overgrown garden, opened a gate and […]
Arolsen Palace – The Wedding of William and Emma
Arolsen Palace was built between 1711 and 1722 by Count Ulrich zu Waldeck. The construction that was on the site was completely torn down. The new baroque […]
