Wilhelmina (Dutch pronunciation: [ʋɪlɦɛlˈminaː] ⓘ; Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria; 31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948.

Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia (Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina; 7 August 1751 in Berlin – 9 June 1820 in Het Loo) was the consort of William V of Orange and the de facto leader of the dynastic party and counter-revolution in the Netherlands.

Even at seven years old, Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands seemed to know she was destined for greatness. And she wasn’t wrong—just three years later she became Queen of the Netherlands. Her mother, Emma, was named regent, but by all accounts, Wilhelmina was a wise head on young shoulders.

Princess Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Marie of Orange-Nassau was born on August 31, 1880, in The Hague, Netherlands. She was the only child of King William III and his second wife, Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont.

2025年1月3日 · Wilhelmina (born Aug. 31, 1880, The Hague, Neth.—died Nov. 28, 1962, Het Loo, near Apeldoorn) was the queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948, who, through her radio broadcasts from London during World War II, made herself the symbol of Dutch resistance to German occupation.

In 1948 Queen Wilhelmina abdicated, retiring to Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn. Following her abdication she was once again addressed as ‘princess’, in accordance with her wishes. Share this page

10-year-old Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands became the Queen of Netherlands after her father died on November 23, 1890, and until she was 18 years old, her mother served as the regent. Her swearing-in and inauguration ceremony was held at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam on September 6, 1898.

Crowned at Amsterdam (September 6, 1898); fled to Britain (1940–41); encouraged Dutch resistance through radio broadcasts (1941–45); returned to the Netherlands (1945); abdicated in favor of her daughter, assuming the title Princess of the Netherlands (September 4, 1948).

In the annals of history, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands stands out not just for her reign but also for her remarkable financial acumen. As the first female billionaire, her story is one of...

Born Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine on August 7, 1751, in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany; died on June 9, 1820; daughter of Augustus William (brother of Frederick II the Great) and Louise of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1722–1780); married William V (1748–1806), prince of Orange (r. 1751–1795, though he succeeded to the throne in 1751 did not actually be...