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Famous Facts
Princess Juliana, born on 30 April 1909 in The Hague, was Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980. The daughter of Queen Wilhelmina, Juliana grew up in a time of great changes and challenges. Her reign was marked by a period of reconstruction after World War II and the decolonisation of the Dutch East Indies.
- Princess Juliana was officially appointed heiress to the Dutch throne at the age of 18 in 1927, when she began supporting her mother, Queen Wilhelmina, in government duties.
- Juliana was in London during World War II, where she inspired the Dutch people and supported resistance movements.
- Princess Juliana was the mother of three daughters: Beatrix, Irene and Margriet. She was known for her close-knit family and her loving role as a mother and grandmother.
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