Death Of A Queen
Death Of A Queen
Clip: 361911_1_1
Year Shot: 1962
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1705
Original Film: 035-097-02
HD: N/A
Location: Holland, Netherlands
Timecode: 00:01:40 - 00:02:47
Death Of A Queen The Queen who ruled the Netherlands for 50 years is dead at 82. Wilhelmina, who abdicated in 1948 in favor of her daughter, was a woman noted for her iron will and determination, Dutch virtues that her subjects held in high regard. Early film footage of Wilhelmina in motor car, along parade route. Wilhelmina exits car, waving (royal wave) to crowd. WS Massive crowd. Royal family waving from balcony. Wilhelmina seen on balcony giving three cheers, acknowledging youth, her daughter to take over rule. Wilhelmina kisses her daughter on the cheek. CU older woman in crowd, grasps her mouth, choked up, emotional, sad. Old woman holding handkerchief to chin.