Historical information

Crown Princess Juliana, her husband Prince Bernard and older daughters escaped to Canada shortly after Germany invaded The Netherlands in May 1940. Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa on 19/01/1943.

Significance

The significance resides in recalling the safe haven in a time of crisis offered the Dutch Royal Family by Canada.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of (then) Princess Juliana, Prince Bernard and their first three daughters.
Princess Margriet (born 19/01/1943) is wearing a baptismal gown.