In 1938, Queen Wilhelmina celebrated her fortieth anniversary of reign. This overview covers the development of the Netherlands during the period 1898–1938. We see constitutional issues Wilhelmina dealt with, as well as changes in transport, water management, and technology. The House of Orange was interested in science, culture, and sports; Queen and Prince Hendrik made an appearance at many festivities. An overview of Wilhelmina's life reveals her great interest in the Dutch people. Highlights of her life include her engagement and marriage to Hendrik, the Silver Wedding Anniversary, and the engagement of Juliana and Bernhard.

40 jaren koningin

1938Movie

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Amsterdam viert regeringsjubileum

1923Movie

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Opening van het Vredespaleis

1913Movie

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Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik attend the solemn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the death of Michiel Adriaensz. de Ruyter in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. A wreath-laying ceremony takes place at De Ruyter's mausoleum.

Herdenking de Ruyter te Amsterdam

1926Movie

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Huldiging Koningin Wilhelmina

1923Movie

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Compilation of newsreel items: Launch of SS 'Prins der Nederlanden'; Competition of lorries; Queen Wilhelmina and prince Hendrik visit an exhibition of church art; A carriage accident on the Amsterdam Singel (8 februari 1913); Suffragettes' march in Amsterdam; Queen Wilhelmina and princess Juliana go ice skating; Arrival of health officer dr. L. van de Steen van Ommeren who has been working for the Red Cross in Constantinopel; Fire in the Spalteholz en Ameschot factory, Achterweg 2; Prins Hendrik visits the exhibition in Ghent.