Queen Wilhelmina abdicates in favor of her daughter Juliana in 1948

The Queen announced her abdication due to advancing age and ill health. She addressed her loyal subjects gathered below her balcony, expressing her decision. Following her announcement, she led the cheers for her daughter Juliana, who was to become the new Queen of the Netherlands.

What prompted the former queen to abdicate?

• Political pressure

• Financial issues

• Advancing age and ill health

• Desire to travel

Where did the former queen make her abdication announcement?

• In a royal hall

• On a balcony

• In a garden

• At a press conference

Who gathered in the courtyard to listen to the queen's announcement?

• Foreign dignitaries

• Her family

• Journalists

• Loyal subjects

Who became the new Queen of the Netherlands?

• Beatrix

• Wilhelmina

• Juliana

• Maxima

How did the former queen show her support for the new queen?

• By hosting a banquet

• By leading the cheers

• By writing a letter

• By giving a speech