DUTCH PRINCESS LAYS FOUNDATION STONE

The video discusses the new Dutch Church in Austin Friars, London, highlighting its historical significance and the role of Princess Irene in laying its foundation stone. The church's site was originally granted to Protestant refugees by Edward VI and was destroyed in WWII. Princess Irene, at ten years old, participated in her first public engagement by laying the foundation stone, marking a significant moment in the church's reconstruction.

What is the significance of the new Dutch Church in Austin Friars, London?

• It is a new tourist attraction.

• It is a symbol of Dutch architecture.

• It is a historical site granted to Protestant refugees.

• It is a new commercial building.

Who performed the inauguration of the new Dutch Church?

• Lord Athelone

• King Edward VI

• Princess Irene of the Netherlands

• Queen Elizabeth II

What happened to the existing church in 1940?

• It was renovated.

• It was relocated.

• It was converted into a museum.

• It was destroyed by German bombs.

At what age did Princess Irene lay the foundation stone of the new church?

• Eight

• Fourteen

• Ten

• Twelve

What was Princess Irene's reaction to her first public engagement?

• She was overwhelmed.

• She was nervous and hesitant.

• She found it rather fun.

• She was uninterested.