The Netherlands is in morning because our beloved Princess Juliana (94) has died.
Princess Juliana was queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands between 1948 and 1980. She was much loved in Holland and many older Dutchmen feel that we have lost the mother of mothers, and therefore feel it as a personal loss.
My thoughts are with the royal family.
By: tenthije - 21st March 2004 at 20:35
She is the queen mum of the Netherlands. She used to be the queen till 1980 when her doughter, Queen Beatrix, took over the throne. She was quite popular, in particular among the older people.
Although it is sad it happened, it is not much of a surprise really. She has been sick for quite a while and was 94 (!) already.
RIP
By: EAL_KING - 21st March 2004 at 20:07
my condolences to the royal family is she like Queen Elizebeth the Queen mother and v.popular??
By: Geforce - 21st March 2004 at 11:32
My condoleances. But to be honest, It would be hypocrit of me to say I’m in a deep shock right now, but she has done some good things. However, the day our queen mum (fabiola) dies there will be some people (especially the “royal-guards) celebrating in Brussels.
By: steve rowell - 21st March 2004 at 08:41
I’m a republican, i don’t believe in the monarchy, but it’s sad to hear that such a revered and much loved person has died R.I.P
By: Bruggen 130 - 21st March 2004 at 00:53
Re: Princess Juliana (1909 – 2004)
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dutchy
[B]The Netherlands is in morning because our beloved Princess Juliana (94) has died.
It’s sad when a person who is so loved by a whole country
passes away. My condolences to you all.
Phil.
By: Dutchy - 21st March 2004 at 00:06
Originally posted by Jeanske_SN
I remember an airport being named after her, isn’t it SXM?
Yes, that is right, Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten, carrebians.
By: Dutchy - 20th March 2004 at 18:33
Originally posted by mixtec
Why was she queen till 1980? I thought you were king/queen till death.
I think you are confused with the Pope, whom indeed is in “office” until he dies. The function of Queen is quite important, not only ceremonial but also a states function. So a king can abdicate in favour of a child.
By: Jeanske_SN - 20th March 2004 at 18:22
Don’t know, but she was demented I think? But that probably only took the last few years. Nice age.
By: Hand87_5 - 20th March 2004 at 18:21
My condoleances to all our Dutch friends.
By: mixtec - 20th March 2004 at 18:19
Why was she queen till 1980? I thought you were king/queen till death.
By: Jeanske_SN - 20th March 2004 at 18:19
I remember an airport being named after her, isn’t it SXM?
By: SPIT - 20th March 2004 at 13:59
She was one of the FEW GOOD ONES.
My Condolances to the Dutch People.
By: Dutchy - 20th March 2004 at 13:01
I don’t think that this comment doesn’t do any justice to the Princess or the Prince or is very appropriate at this moment. Perhaps you can place your comment on another thread?
By: Arthur - 20th March 2004 at 12:25
Now Bernhard can go out and chase the broads without being too careful anymore 😀 Nobody minds a widower looking for some comfort, an adulterer on the other hand…
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