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Princess Beatrix, born on 31 January 1938 in Baarn, was Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 to 2013. During her reign, Beatrix was known for her dedication, intelligence and dignity, leading the country through both joyous and challenging times. After her abdication in 2013, she handed over the throne to her son, King Willem-Alexander, but remains actively involved in royal and social
- Princess Beatrix studied art history at Leiden University and has always championed art and culture in the Netherlands.
- Princess Beatrix was not only a lover of art, but often stood behind the easel herself, earning her the nickname ‘Crea Bea’.
- When Beatrix became Queen in 1980, she was the first reigning monarch since her great-grandmother Queen Wilhelmina, who took office in 1890.
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