Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates the throne (1948)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Queen regnant Her Royal Highness Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicates the throne to her daughter, Juliana Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Abdication of Queen Wilhelmina NETHERLANDS: North Holland: Amsterdam: Dam Square: Royal Palace: EXT AMSTERDAM Two thousands ships and crews pay tribute to Wilhelmina on day of her abdication. Huge crowds in front of Royal Palace seen Wilhelmina declare her abdication in favour of Juliana and Juliana reply paying tribute to her Mother Juliana joined on balcony by three princesses and later, with Bernhard and children drive through city to receive homage of her people PRINCESS BEATRIX Seen on balcony with Juliana on occasion of Wilhelmina’s abdication. Later, driving around city with Bernhard and Juliana and two sisters PRINCE BERNHARD Riding with Juliana and three chil