The Holland Society of New York - Yearbook (New York, NY)

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as R A IF N Q 1' e 1 fain 'Ul1 '7rf' .l.. Ui' 'le .rg 'Elia gl? 0-in Ala ii m fi - .fuk A ff c, MARRIAGE OF QUEEN WILHELMINA. The following 'account of the wedding of Queen Wilhelmina is from the correspondent of the 'N ew York Tzwzes, by cable, and was published February 8, 1901. THE HAGUE, Feb. 7.-Wilhelmina, Queen of Holland, was I to-day married to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, who becomes Prince of the Netherlands by proclamation in The Court Gazette of this evening. The wedding was a huge family affair. .All Holland that could do so came to The Hague to participate. Those who p stayed at their homes in other cities andivillages ofthe kingdom celebrated with parades, decorations, and banquets. Never was seen a more beautiful and happy wedding. The popular belief is that it is 'a love match, like that of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and this gives a romantic coloring to the event which is generally lacking in royal marriages. The ceremonies were the same simple and unritualistic rites of the Reformed Church by which the humblest of Queen Wil- he1mina's subjects are married. The whole spirit of the affair Was plain and democratic, although costly gowns and jewels and Sh0Wy uniforms furnished a regal stage setting. At the church the venerable pastor administered to the bride and bridegroom a caution that their high positions would not shield them from the common sufferings and sorrows of humanity. . ' The weather was crisp, sunny, and inspiriting. The C1fYb0re IIS most festal appearance. Vast crowds were in the Streets eaT1Y, and trains poured in thousands from all Parts of the 65 e if fl il il i i f l l E r F l l 1 5 Q , . 4 1 i l E 9' L' T l it we if 4 li' 'A 3 A ,.. i . r 1 .if L if 5 r fl :fl 5 'r i ti! 'i

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