Although the biggest party of the year in Amsterdam -- Queen's Day -- isn't for another three months, today certainly marks a day fit for a queen; it's the 70th birthday of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. When she succeeded her mother, Queen Juliana, in 1980, she chose to keep "Queen's Day" on April 30, a date when Dutch weather is much more conducive to the many outdoor activities associated with the holiday.
Her Majesty intends to celebrate with her sister, Princess Margriet (who recently celebrated her 65th birthday), at Amsterdam's Theater Carré on Friday, February 1. To honor her birthday, Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant published 70 photographs Queen Beatrix on its front page today.
More Dutch Royal Resources
- Does the Dutch Queen Live in Amsterdam's Royal Palace?
- What (and When) Is Queen's Day?
- Easy Day Trip from Amsterdam: See a Former Royal Residence in the Country
Pictured: Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
Photo Property of Dutch Government Information Service
Comments
Comments are closed for this post.