ROYAL BIRTHDAY
The 62nd birthday of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands falls to-day. Although the Queen succeeded to the throne in 1890. she dates her reign from her coming-of-age in 1898. Regarded with the utmost loyally and affection by her people, she is a symbol of IHe unconq icrable spirit of millions of Netherlanders. both free and under German and Japanese oppression. Queen Wilhelmina recently flew back to Britain after visiting her daughter. Princess Juliana, and grandchildren in the United States. With her son-in-law, Prince Bernhard, she was present at the funeral of the Duke of Kent in St. George's Chapel. Windsor.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 1 September 1942, Page 3
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102ROYAL BIRTHDAY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 1 September 1942, Page 3
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