After the inauguration of King Willem Alexander at April 30, the New Church in Amsterdam where it all took place, has an exhibition about the history of the former inaugurations. The dresses of the former queens are exhibited here and I was very interested to see them. Unfortunately the glass windows reflected a bit.
This two pieces dress is worn by Queen Wilhelmina in 1898, September 6, and is made of satin, silk, gold-and silver threads and glass pearls. It was designed by Paris Couture Nicaud & Cie.
Wilhelmina was only 18 years old when she became Queen. Her father Willem III had died in 1890 when she was 10 years old. She was too young to become a Queen so her mother Queen Emma became regent for her until she was 18 years old.
Here a picture of Queen Emma and Princess Wilhelmina in 1890 in mourning after the death of their husband and father Willem III.
And this is a part of a painting of the inauguration of Wilhelmina by Nicolaas van der Waay (1855-1936) where you have a good look at the dress.
Oh, thankyou Marianne for this lovely post. I love to read about the Royals and the history. This dress has a wonderful history to it and it is indeed very beautiful. The photos are just great and so nice to see them on display. Enjoyed this post very much.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a delight to see! Very nice!! Have a good and interesting week.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThese dresses are quite fabulous Marianne, so interesting to see through the ages oui!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGee, what if you don't want to be a queen?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHow exciting to see the dresses. They look very heavy to wear.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenQuite the feeling when you are right beside something that was important in history. You start to think about the actual person who ware the clothes.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's so incredible to look at the handiwork from the past. What a wonderful exhibit!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthats such a pretty dress. but it looks very big and heavy.
BeantwoordenVerwijdereni wouldnt want to be queen at 18. (or ever)
Interesting and nice posting!
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