Dutch Princess Beatrix launches destroyer Limburg and laughs as champagne showers spectators

Crown Princess Beatrix, accompanied by Prince Bernhard, is welcomed by the Royal Navy in the Netherlands. She christens a new destroyer, the Limburg, with champagne, eliciting a spontaneous reaction from the crowd. The ceremony concludes with the release of the ship and a wish for godspeed from the princess, marking a proud addition to the Dutch Navy.

Who accompanied Crown Princess Beatrix during the Royal Navy ceremony?

• Her father

• Her sister

• Her brother

• Her mother

What is the name of the new destroyer christened by Princess Beatrix?

• Zeeland

• Friesland

• Limburg

• Holland

What caused a spontaneous reaction from the royalty and onlookers during the ceremony?

• Fireworks display

• Champagne splashing

• A musical performance

• A speech by the princess

What phrase did the princess use to wish the ship well during the ceremony?

• Bon voyage

• Safe travels

• Smooth sailing

• Godspeed

What does the event symbolize for the Dutch Navy?

• A proud addition

• A technological advancement

• A farewell to old traditions

• A new era of peace