Beatrix of the Netherlands

About Beatrix of the Netherlands

Beatrix of the Netherlands is best known for being the Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 until 2013. She abdicated on 30 April 2013 and was succeeded by her eldest son King Willem-Alexander. Upon her son's accession to the throne, she resumed the title of Princess Beatrix.

Family Life

She is the daughter of Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. She married Claus von Amsberg in 1966. The couple had three children, Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands, Prince Friso and Prince Constantijn. She remained married to Claus until his death in 2002.

Trivia

Forbes magazine estimated her personal wealth to be in the region of US$300 million in 2009.

Beatrix of the Netherlands photo gallery

Title

Beatrix of the Netherlands on Prinsjesdag

Author

Roel from The Netherlands-Nederland

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beatrix_Prinsjesdag.jpg

License

CC BY 2.0

Title

Christmas at Soestdijk Palace. The Dutch queen Juliana and princess Beatrix are serving cocoa and buns to the staff. The Netherlands, Baarn, December 22, 1960.

Author

Collectie SPAARNESTAD PHOTO/NA/Anefo/Harry Pot. Spaarnestad Photo, SFA001008370

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christmas_-_queen_Juliana_and_princess_Beatrix.jpg

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No restrictions

Title

The Dutch crown princess Juliana and her husband prince Bernhard with their daughter princess Beatrix. Probably the first photograph of Beatrix together with her parents.

Author

Spaarnestad Photo, SFA001016513

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Juliana_as_a_wife_and_mother.jpg

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No restrictions

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F.A.Q. about Beatrix of the Netherlands

When is her birthday?

Beatrix of the Netherlands' birthday is on January 31, 1938.

In how many days is her birthday?

Beatrix of the Netherlands' birthday is in 287 days

How old is she?

She is 86 years old.

Where is Beatrix of the Netherlands from?

She was born in Soestdijk Palace, Baarn, Netherlands.